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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.30, 3,681.45 and 605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.30, 3,681.45 and 605.46 is: 908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.30 : 3,681.45 = 605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.30/3,681.45 = 605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.30x = 3,681.45 × 605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.30x = 2,228,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,970.72/2,454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.19

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