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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.98, 3,368.97 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.98, 3,368.97 and 602.54 is: 903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.98 : 3,368.97 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.98/3,368.97 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.98x = 3,368.97 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.98x = 2,029,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,934.97/2,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.81

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