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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.97, 3,501.08 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.97, 3,501.08 and 602.61 is: 903.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.97 : 3,501.08 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.97/3,501.08 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.97x = 3,501.08 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.97x = 2,109,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,782.81/2,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.95

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