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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.62, 3,368.07 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.62, 3,368.07 and 602.28 is: 903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.62 : 3,368.07 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.62/3,368.07 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.62x = 3,368.07 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.62x = 2,028,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,521.20/2,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.32

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