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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.94, 3,539.83 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.94, 3,539.83 and 604.96 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.94 : 3,539.83 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.94/3,539.83 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.94x = 3,539.83 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.94x = 2,141,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,456.45/2,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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