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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.51, 3,367.02 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.51, 3,367.02 and 601.05 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.51 : 3,367.02 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.51/3,367.02 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.51x = 3,367.02 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.51x = 2,023,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,747.37/2,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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