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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.80, 3,679.20 and 603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.80, 3,679.20 and 603.95 is: 905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.80 : 3,679.20 = 603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.80/3,679.20 = 603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.80x = 3,679.20 × 603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.80x = 2,222,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,043.09/2,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.92

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