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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.01, 3,400.13 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.01, 3,400.13 and 601.16 is: 901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.01 : 3,400.13 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.01/3,400.13 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.01x = 3,400.13 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.01x = 2,044,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,006.65/2,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.63

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