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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.93, 3,677.88 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.93, 3,677.88 and 603.03 is: 904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.93 : 3,677.88 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.93/3,677.88 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.93x = 3,677.88 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.93x = 2,217,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,871.98/2,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.54

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