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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.50, 3,642.75 and 604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.50, 3,642.75 and 604.50 is: 906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.50 : 3,642.75 = 604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.50/3,642.75 = 604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.50x = 3,642.75 × 604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.50x = 2,202,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,042.38/2,428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.75

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