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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.20, 3,366.03 and 600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.20, 3,366.03 and 600.87 is: 901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.20 : 3,366.03 = 600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.20/3,366.03 = 600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.20x = 3,366.03 × 600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.20x = 2,022,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,546.45/2,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.23

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