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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.09, 3,596.36 and 1,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.09, 3,596.36 and 1,427.13 is: 1,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.09 : 3,596.36 = 1,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.09/3,596.36 = 1,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.09x = 3,596.36 × 1,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.09x = 5,132,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,466.11/2,606.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.42

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