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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.59, 3,368.39 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.59, 3,368.39 and 602.10 is: 903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.59 : 3,368.39 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.59/3,368.39 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.59x = 3,368.39 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.59x = 2,028,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,107.62/2,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.15

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