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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.50, 3,369.29 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.50, 3,369.29 and 602.66 is: 903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.50 : 3,369.29 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.50/3,369.29 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.50x = 3,369.29 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.50x = 2,030,534.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,534.80/2,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.87

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