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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.62, 3,534.75 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.62, 3,534.75 and 601.62 is: 902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.62 : 3,534.75 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.62/3,534.75 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.62x = 3,534.75 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.62x = 2,126,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,576.30/2,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.38

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