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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.32, 3,366.22 and 601.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.32, 3,366.22 and 601.00 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.32 : 3,366.22 = 601.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.32/3,366.22 = 601.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.32x = 3,366.22 × 601.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.32x = 2,023,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,078.38/2,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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