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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.24, 3,244.59 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.24, 3,244.59 and 603.36 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.24 : 3,244.59 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.24/3,244.59 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.24x = 3,244.59 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.24x = 1,957,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,655.82/2,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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