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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.58, 3,678.91 and 603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.58, 3,678.91 and 603.70 is: 905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.58 : 3,678.91 = 603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.58/3,678.91 = 603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.58x = 3,678.91 × 603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.58x = 2,220,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,950.66/2,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.56

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