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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.59, 3,245.17 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.59, 3,245.17 and 603.42 is: 905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.59 : 3,245.17 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.59/3,245.17 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.59x = 3,245.17 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.59x = 1,958,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,200.48/2,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.07

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