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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.76, 3,679.07 and 603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.76, 3,679.07 and 603.89 is: 905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.76 : 3,679.07 = 603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.76/3,679.07 = 603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.76x = 3,679.07 × 603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.76x = 2,221,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,736.70/2,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.81

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