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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.61, 3,594.60 and 1,425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.61, 3,594.60 and 1,425.85 is: 1,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.61 : 3,594.60 = 1,425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.61/3,594.60 = 1,425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.61x = 3,594.60 × 1,425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.61x = 5,125,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,375.65/2,604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.81

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