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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.51, 3,596.84 and 1,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.51, 3,596.84 and 1,427.35 is: 1,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.51 : 3,596.84 = 1,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.51/3,596.84 = 1,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.51x = 3,596.84 × 1,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.51x = 5,133,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,924.45/2,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.65

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