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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.84, 3,682.14 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.84, 3,682.14 and 605.88 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.84 : 3,682.14 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.84/3,682.14 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.84x = 3,682.14 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.84x = 2,230,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,934.98/2,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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