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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.13, 3,499.69 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.13, 3,499.69 and 601.75 is: 902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.13 : 3,499.69 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.13/3,499.69 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.13x = 3,499.69 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.13x = 2,105,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,938.46/2,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.62

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