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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.82, 3,015.36 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.82, 3,015.36 and 604.29 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.82 : 3,015.36 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.82/3,015.36 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.82x = 3,015.36 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.82x = 1,822,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,151.89/2,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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