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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.01, 3,369.17 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.01, 3,369.17 and 602.52 is: 903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.01 : 3,369.17 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.01/3,369.17 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.01x = 3,369.17 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.01x = 2,029,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,992.31/2,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.82

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