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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.97, 3,096.59 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.97, 3,096.59 and 603.14 is: 904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.97 : 3,096.59 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.97/3,096.59 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.97x = 3,096.59 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.97x = 1,867,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,658.79/2,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.89

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