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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.80, 3,367.36 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.80, 3,367.36 and 601.32 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.80 : 3,367.36 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.80/3,367.36 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.80x = 3,367.36 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.80x = 2,024,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,860.92/2,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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