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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.86, 3,099.30 and 605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.86, 3,099.30 and 605.02 is: 907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.86 : 3,099.30 = 605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.86/3,099.30 = 605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.86x = 3,099.30 × 605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.86x = 1,875,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,138.49/2,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.68

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