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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.80, 3,096.42 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.80, 3,096.42 and 603.04 is: 904.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.80 : 3,096.42 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.80/3,096.42 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.80x = 3,096.42 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.80x = 1,867,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,265.12/2,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.77

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