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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.68, 3,365.54 and 600.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.68, 3,365.54 and 600.21 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.68 : 3,365.54 = 600.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.68/3,365.54 = 600.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.68x = 3,365.54 × 600.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.68x = 2,020,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,030.76/2,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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