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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.76, 3,368.81 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.76, 3,368.81 and 602.27 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.76 : 3,368.81 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.76/3,368.81 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.76x = 3,368.81 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.76x = 2,028,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,933.20/2,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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