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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.26, 3,593.88 and 1,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.26, 3,593.88 and 1,425.32 is: 1,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.26 : 3,593.88 = 1,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.26/3,593.88 = 1,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.26x = 3,593.88 × 1,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.26x = 5,122,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,429.04/2,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.94

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