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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.83, 3,366.81 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.83, 3,366.81 and 601.38 is: 901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.83 : 3,366.81 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.83/3,366.81 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.83x = 3,366.81 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.83x = 2,024,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,732.20/2,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.96

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