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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.29, 3,593.94 and 1,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.29, 3,593.94 and 1,425.43 is: 1,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.29 : 3,593.94 = 1,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.29/3,593.94 = 1,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.29x = 3,593.94 × 1,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.29x = 5,122,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,909.04/2,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.11

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