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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.84, 3,098.78 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.84, 3,098.78 and 605.16 is: 907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.84 : 3,098.78 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.84/3,098.78 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.84x = 3,098.78 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.84x = 1,875,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,257.70/2,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.75

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