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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.18, 3,371.89 and 604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.18, 3,371.89 and 604.59 is: 906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.18 : 3,371.89 = 604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.18/3,371.89 = 604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.18x = 3,371.89 × 604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.18x = 2,038,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,610.98/2,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.78

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