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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428, 3,642 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428, 3,642 and 604 is: 906

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428 : 3,642 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428/3,642 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428x = 3,642 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428x = 2,199,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,768/2,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906

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