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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.14, 3,247.37 and 604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.14, 3,247.37 and 604.98 is: 907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.14 : 3,247.37 = 604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.14/3,247.37 = 604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.14x = 3,247.37 × 604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.14x = 1,964,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,596.55/2,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.38

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