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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.95, 3,598.97 and 1,429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.95, 3,598.97 and 1,429.13 is: 1,972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.95 : 3,598.97 = 1,429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.95/3,598.97 = 1,429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.95x = 3,598.97 × 1,429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.95x = 5,143,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,370.86/2,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.19

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