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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.88, 3,098.21 and 604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.88, 3,098.21 and 604.68 is: 906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.88 : 3,098.21 = 604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.88/3,098.21 = 604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.88x = 3,098.21 × 604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.88x = 1,873,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,422.60/2,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.84

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