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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.32, 3,681.36 and 605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.32, 3,681.36 and 605.45 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.32 : 3,681.36 = 605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.32/3,681.36 = 605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.32x = 3,681.36 × 605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.32x = 2,228,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,861.01/2,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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