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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.51, 3,368.52 and 602.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.51, 3,368.52 and 602.05 is: 903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.51 : 3,368.52 = 602.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.51/3,368.52 = 602.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.51x = 3,368.52 × 602.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.51x = 2,028,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,017.47/2,245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.14

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