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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.28, 3,502.96 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.28, 3,502.96 and 603.92 is: 905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.28 : 3,502.96 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.28/3,502.96 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.28x = 3,502.96 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.28x = 2,115,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,507.60/2,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.89

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