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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.58, 3,374.25 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.58, 3,374.25 and 606.18 is: 909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.58 : 3,374.25 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.58/3,374.25 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.58x = 3,374.25 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.58x = 2,045,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,402.87/2,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.24

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