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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.62, 3,369.57 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.62, 3,369.57 and 603.28 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.62 : 3,369.57 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.62/3,369.57 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.62x = 3,369.57 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.62x = 2,032,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,794.19/2,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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