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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.21, 3,372.27 and 604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.21, 3,372.27 and 604.81 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.21 : 3,372.27 = 604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.21/3,372.27 = 604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.21x = 3,372.27 × 604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.21x = 2,039,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,582.62/2,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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