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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250, 3,375 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250, 3,375 and 606.42 is: 909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250 : 3,375 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250/3,375 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250x = 3,375 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250x = 2,046,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,667.50/2,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.63

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