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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143, 3,215.04 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143, 3,215.04 and 604 is: 906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143 : 3,215.04 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143/3,215.04 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143x = 3,215.04 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143x = 1,941,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,884.16/2,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.15

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