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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.05, 3,369.27 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.05, 3,369.27 and 602.56 is: 903.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.05 : 3,369.27 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.05/3,369.27 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.05x = 3,369.27 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.05x = 2,030,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,187.33/2,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.89

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