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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.62, 3,498.99 and 601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.62, 3,498.99 and 601.26 is: 901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.62 : 3,498.99 = 601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.62/3,498.99 = 601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.62x = 3,498.99 × 601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.62x = 2,103,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,802.73/2,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.91

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