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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.50, 3,365.18 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.50, 3,365.18 and 600 is: 899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.50 : 3,365.18 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.50/3,365.18 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.50x = 3,365.18 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.50x = 2,019,108
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,108/2,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.98

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