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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.51, 3,372.51 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.51, 3,372.51 and 605.20 is: 907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.51 : 3,372.51 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.51/3,372.51 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.51x = 3,372.51 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.51x = 2,041,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,043.05/2,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.73

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