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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.88, 3,499.38 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.88, 3,499.38 and 601.50 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.88 : 3,499.38 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.88/3,499.38 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.88x = 3,499.38 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.88x = 2,104,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,877.07/2,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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