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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.23, 3,597.84 and 1,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.23, 3,597.84 and 1,428.28 is: 1,970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.23 : 3,597.84 = 1,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.23/3,597.84 = 1,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.23x = 3,597.84 × 1,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.23x = 5,138,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,704.93/2,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.94

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