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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.07, 3,677.99 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.07, 3,677.99 and 603.20 is: 904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.07 : 3,677.99 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.07/3,677.99 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.07x = 3,677.99 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.07x = 2,218,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,542.16/2,452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.76

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