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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.78 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.32, 3,096.78 and 603.62 is: 905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.32 : 3,096.78 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.32/3,096.78 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.32x = 3,096.78 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.32x = 1,869,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,278.34/2,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.52

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