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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.81, 3,597.39 and 1,427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.81, 3,597.39 and 1,427.87 is: 1,970.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.81 : 3,597.39 = 1,427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.81/3,597.39 = 1,427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.81x = 3,597.39 × 1,427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.81x = 5,136,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,605.26/2,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.46

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