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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.04, 3,597.60 and 1,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.04, 3,597.60 and 1,428.04 is: 1,970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.04 : 3,597.60 = 1,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.04/3,597.60 = 1,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.04x = 3,597.60 × 1,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.04x = 5,137,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,516.70/2,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.63

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