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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.18, 3,368.82 and 602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.18, 3,368.82 and 602.35 is: 903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.18 : 3,368.82 = 602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.18/3,368.82 = 602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.18x = 3,368.82 × 602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.18x = 2,029,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,200.30/2,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.40

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