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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.21, 3,097.81 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.21, 3,097.81 and 604.36 is: 906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.21 : 3,097.81 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.21/3,097.81 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.21x = 3,097.81 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.21x = 1,872,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,192.45/2,065.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.54

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