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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.44, 3,366.42 and 601.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.44, 3,366.42 and 601.15 is: 901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.44 : 3,366.42 = 601.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.44/3,366.42 = 601.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.44x = 3,366.42 × 601.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.44x = 2,023,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,723.38/2,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.66

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