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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.34, 3,216.78 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.34, 3,216.78 and 605.34 is: 908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.34 : 3,216.78 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.34/3,216.78 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.34x = 3,216.78 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.34x = 1,947,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,245.61/2,144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.09

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