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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.83, 3,098.76 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.83, 3,098.76 and 605.01 is: 907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.83 : 3,098.76 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.83/3,098.76 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.83x = 3,098.76 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.83x = 1,874,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,780.79/2,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.52

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