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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.62, 3,539.35 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.62, 3,539.35 and 604.64 is: 906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.62 : 3,539.35 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.62/3,539.35 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.62x = 3,539.35 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.62x = 2,140,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,011.86/2,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.93

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