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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.22, 3,593.79 and 1,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.22, 3,593.79 and 1,425.29 is: 1,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.22 : 3,593.79 = 1,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.22/3,593.79 = 1,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.22x = 3,593.79 × 1,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.22x = 5,122,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,192.95/2,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.88

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