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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.41, 3,096.58 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.41, 3,096.58 and 603.57 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.41 : 3,096.58 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.41/3,096.58 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.41x = 3,096.58 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.41x = 1,869,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,002.79/2,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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