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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.50, 3,498.76 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.50, 3,498.76 and 601.12 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.50 : 3,498.76 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.50/3,498.76 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.50x = 3,498.76 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.50x = 2,103,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,174.61/2,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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