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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.05, 3,679.50 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.05, 3,679.50 and 604.18 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.05 : 3,679.50 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.05/3,679.50 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.05x = 3,679.50 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.05x = 2,223,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,080.31/2,453.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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