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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.89, 3,371.74 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.89, 3,371.74 and 604.35 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.89 : 3,371.74 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.89/3,371.74 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.89x = 3,371.74 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.89x = 2,037,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,709.56/2,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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