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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.68, 3,721.02 and 606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.68, 3,721.02 and 606.59 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.68 : 3,721.02 = 606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.68/3,721.02 = 606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.68x = 3,721.02 × 606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.68x = 2,257,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,133.52/2,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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