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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.05, 3,594.93 and 1,426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.05, 3,594.93 and 1,426.11 is: 1,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.05 : 3,594.93 = 1,426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.05/3,594.93 = 1,426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.05x = 3,594.93 × 1,426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.05x = 5,126,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,765.62/2,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.01

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