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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.45, 3,366.43 and 601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.45, 3,366.43 and 601.14 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.45 : 3,366.43 = 601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.45/3,366.43 = 601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.45x = 3,366.43 × 601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.45x = 2,023,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,695.73/2,244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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