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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.93, 3,098.68 and 605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.93, 3,098.68 and 605.09 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.93 : 3,098.68 = 605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.93/3,098.68 = 605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.93x = 3,098.68 × 605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.93x = 1,874,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,986.52/2,065.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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