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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.63, 3,245.33 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.63, 3,245.33 and 603.62 is: 905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.63 : 3,245.33 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.63/3,245.33 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.63x = 3,245.33 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.63x = 1,958,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,926.85/2,163.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.39

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