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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.54, 3,369.90 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.54, 3,369.90 and 603.24 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.54 : 3,369.90 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.54/3,369.90 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.54x = 3,369.90 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.54x = 2,032,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,858.48/2,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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