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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.33, 3,593.98 and 1,425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.33, 3,593.98 and 1,425.41 is: 1,967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.33 : 3,593.98 = 1,425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.33/3,593.98 = 1,425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.33x = 3,593.98 × 1,425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.33x = 5,122,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,895.03/2,604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.07

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