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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.73, 3,679 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.73, 3,679 and 603.75 is: 905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.73 : 3,679 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.73/3,679 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.73x = 3,679 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.73x = 2,221,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,196.25/2,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.60

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