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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.64, 3,248.13 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.64, 3,248.13 and 605.48 is: 908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.64 : 3,248.13 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.64/3,248.13 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.64x = 3,248.13 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.64x = 1,966,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,674.73/2,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.13

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