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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.27, 3,373.47 and 605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.27, 3,373.47 and 605.40 is: 907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.27 : 3,373.47 = 605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.27/3,373.47 = 605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.27x = 3,373.47 × 605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.27x = 2,042,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,297.28/2,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.98

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