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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.63, 3,368.63 and 602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.63, 3,368.63 and 602.14 is: 903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.63 : 3,368.63 = 602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.63/3,368.63 = 602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.63x = 3,368.63 × 602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.63x = 2,028,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,386.87/2,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.26

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