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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.81, 3,500.70 and 602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.81, 3,500.70 and 602.45 is: 903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.81 : 3,500.70 = 602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.81/3,500.70 = 602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.81x = 3,500.70 × 602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.81x = 2,108,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,996.72/2,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.67

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