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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.47, 3,595.64 and 1,426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.47, 3,595.64 and 1,426.65 is: 1,968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.47 : 3,595.64 = 1,426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.47/3,595.64 = 1,426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.47x = 3,595.64 × 1,426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.47x = 5,129,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,712.67/2,605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.82

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