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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.96, 3,014.82 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.96, 3,014.82 and 604.35 is: 906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.96 : 3,014.82 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.96/3,014.82 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.96x = 3,014.82 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.96x = 1,821,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,997.43/2,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.48

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