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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.78, 3,367.12 and 601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.78, 3,367.12 and 601.33 is: 901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.78 : 3,367.12 = 601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.78/3,367.12 = 601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.78x = 3,367.12 × 601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.78x = 2,024,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,733.43/2,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.97

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