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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.54, 3,098.28 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.54, 3,098.28 and 605.68 is: 908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.54 : 3,098.28 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.54/3,098.28 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.54x = 3,098.28 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.54x = 1,876,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,566.23/2,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.51

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