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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.20, 3,498.32 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.20, 3,498.32 and 600.80 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.20 : 3,498.32 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.20/3,498.32 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.20x = 3,498.32 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.20x = 2,101,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,790.66/2,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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