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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.85, 3,499.34 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.85, 3,499.34 and 601.47 is: 902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.85 : 3,499.34 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.85/3,499.34 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.85x = 3,499.34 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.85x = 2,104,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,745.02/2,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.22

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