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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.76, 3,500.37 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.76, 3,500.37 and 602.52 is: 903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.76 : 3,500.37 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.76/3,500.37 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.76x = 3,500.37 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.76x = 2,109,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,042.93/2,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.71

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