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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.56, 3,681.84 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.56, 3,681.84 and 605.68 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.56 : 3,681.84 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.56/3,681.84 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.56x = 3,681.84 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.56x = 2,230,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,016.85/2,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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