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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.45, 3,364.94 and 600.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.45, 3,364.94 and 600.17 is: 900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.45 : 3,364.94 = 600.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.45/3,364.94 = 600.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.45x = 3,364.94 × 600.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.45x = 2,019,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,520.72/2,243.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.18

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