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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.60, 3,217.60 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.60, 3,217.60 and 606.08 is: 908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.60 : 3,217.60 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.60/3,217.60 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.60x = 3,217.60 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.60x = 1,950,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,123.01/2,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.89

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