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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.42, 3,678.53 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.42, 3,678.53 and 603.44 is: 905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.42 : 3,678.53 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.42/3,678.53 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.42x = 3,678.53 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.42x = 2,219,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,769.13/2,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.14

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