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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.09, 3,398.73 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.09, 3,398.73 and 600.23 is: 900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.09 : 3,398.73 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.09/3,398.73 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.09x = 3,398.73 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.09x = 2,040,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,012.71/2,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.23

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