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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.62, 3,497.43 and 600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.62, 3,497.43 and 600.25 is: 900.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.62 : 3,497.43 = 600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.62/3,497.43 = 600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.62x = 3,497.43 × 600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.62x = 2,099,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,332.36/2,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.38

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