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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.95, 3,407.76 and 605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.95, 3,407.76 and 605.95 is: 908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.95 : 3,407.76 = 605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.95/3,407.76 = 605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.95x = 3,407.76 × 605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.95x = 2,064,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,915.13/2,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.87

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