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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.23, 3,366.42 and 600.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.23, 3,366.42 and 600.79 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.23 : 3,366.42 = 600.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.23/3,366.42 = 600.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.23x = 3,366.42 × 600.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.23x = 2,022,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,511.47/2,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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