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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.25, 3,593.91 and 1,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.25, 3,593.91 and 1,425.34 is: 1,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.25 : 3,593.91 = 1,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.25/3,593.91 = 1,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.25x = 3,593.91 × 1,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.25x = 5,122,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,543.68/2,604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.99

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