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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.13, 3,642.19 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.13, 3,642.19 and 604.13 is: 906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.13 : 3,642.19 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.13/3,642.19 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.13x = 3,642.19 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.13x = 2,200,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,356.24/2,428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.19

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