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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.90, 3,245.21 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.90, 3,245.21 and 603.52 is: 905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.90 : 3,245.21 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.90/3,245.21 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.90x = 3,245.21 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.90x = 1,958,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,557.78/2,163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.11

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