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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.68, 3,366.76 and 601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.68, 3,366.76 and 601.36 is: 901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.68 : 3,366.76 = 601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.68/3,366.76 = 601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.68x = 3,366.76 × 601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.68x = 2,024,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,637.50/2,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.97

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