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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.75, 3,371.63 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.75, 3,371.63 and 604.16 is: 906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.75 : 3,371.63 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.75/3,371.63 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.75x = 3,371.63 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.75x = 2,036,996.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,996.75/2,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.24

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