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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.73, 3,369.72 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.73, 3,369.72 and 603.37 is: 904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.73 : 3,369.72 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.73/3,369.72 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.73x = 3,369.72 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.73x = 2,033,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,187.96/2,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.95

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