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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.02, 3,369.03 and 602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.02, 3,369.03 and 602.53 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.02 : 3,369.03 = 602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.02/3,369.03 = 602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.02x = 3,369.03 × 602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.02x = 2,029,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,941.65/2,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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