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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.79, 3,373.39 and 605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.79, 3,373.39 and 605.30 is: 908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.79 : 3,373.39 = 605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.79/3,373.39 = 605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.79x = 3,373.39 × 605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.79x = 2,041,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,912.97/2,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.01

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