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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.36 and 600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.36 and 600.42 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.75 : 3,365.36 = 600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.75/3,365.36 = 600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.75x = 3,365.36 × 600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.75x = 2,020,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,629.45/2,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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