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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.70, 3,366.78 and 601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.70, 3,366.78 and 601.37 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.70 : 3,366.78 = 601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.70/3,366.78 = 601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.70x = 3,366.78 × 601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.70x = 2,024,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,680.49/2,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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