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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.05, 3,367.62 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.05, 3,367.62 and 601.65 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.05 : 3,367.62 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.05/3,367.62 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.05x = 3,367.62 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.05x = 2,026,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,128.57/2,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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