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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.62, 3,407.50 and 605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.62, 3,407.50 and 605.72 is: 908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.62 : 3,407.50 = 605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.62/3,407.50 = 605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.62x = 3,407.50 × 605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.62x = 2,063,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,997.90/2,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.60

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