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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.25, 3,097.88 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.25, 3,097.88 and 604.42 is: 906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.25 : 3,097.88 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.25/3,097.88 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.25x = 3,097.88 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.25x = 1,872,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,402.12/2,065.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.62

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