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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.63, 3,537.95 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.63, 3,537.95 and 603.64 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.63 : 3,537.95 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.63/3,537.95 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.63x = 3,537.95 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.63x = 2,135,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,645.12/2,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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