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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.72, 3,499.08 and 601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.72, 3,499.08 and 601.28 is: 901.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.72 : 3,499.08 = 601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.72/3,499.08 = 601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.72x = 3,499.08 × 601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.72x = 2,103,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,926.82/2,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.92

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