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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.82, 3,248.07 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.82, 3,248.07 and 605.44 is: 907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.82 : 3,248.07 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.82/3,248.07 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.82x = 3,248.07 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.82x = 1,966,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,511.50/2,165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.98

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