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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.78, 3,365.84 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.78, 3,365.84 and 600.32 is: 900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.78 : 3,365.84 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.78/3,365.84 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.78x = 3,365.84 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.78x = 2,020,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,581.07/2,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.53

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