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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.14, 3,538.69 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.14, 3,538.69 and 604.14 is: 906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.14 : 3,538.69 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.14/3,538.69 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.14x = 3,538.69 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.14x = 2,137,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,864.18/2,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.20

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