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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.23, 3,593.84 and 1,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.23, 3,593.84 and 1,425.30 is: 1,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.23 : 3,593.84 = 1,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.23/3,593.84 = 1,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.23x = 3,593.84 × 1,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.23x = 5,122,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,321.90/2,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.92

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