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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.73, 3,368.22 and 602.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.73, 3,368.22 and 602.37 is: 903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.73 : 3,368.22 = 602.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.73/3,368.22 = 602.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.73x = 3,368.22 × 602.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.73x = 2,028,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,912.42/2,245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.46

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