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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.44, 3,536.06 and 602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.44, 3,536.06 and 602.42 is: 903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.44 : 3,536.06 = 602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.44/3,536.06 = 602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.44x = 3,536.06 × 602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.44x = 2,130,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,203.61/2,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.61

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