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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.61, 3,597.12 and 1,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.61, 3,597.12 and 1,427.68 is: 1,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.61 : 3,597.12 = 1,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.61/3,597.12 = 1,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.61x = 3,597.12 × 1,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.61x = 5,135,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,536.28/2,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.20

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