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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.97, 3,596.33 and 1,427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.97, 3,596.33 and 1,427.03 is: 1,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.97 : 3,596.33 = 1,427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.97/3,596.33 = 1,427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.97x = 3,596.33 × 1,427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.97x = 5,132,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,072.66/2,605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.36

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