Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.08, 3,372 and 604.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,248.08, 3,372 and 604.68 is: 906.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,248.08 : 3,372 = 604.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,248.08/3,372 = 604.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,248.08x = 3,372 × 604.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,248.08x = 2,038,980.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,980.96/2,248.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906.99
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