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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.27, 3,373.59 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.27, 3,373.59 and 605.91 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.27 : 3,373.59 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.27/3,373.59 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.27x = 3,373.59 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.27x = 2,044,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,106.84/2,249.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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