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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.73, 3,674.50 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.73, 3,674.50 and 600.75 is: 901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.73 : 3,674.50 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.73/3,674.50 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.73x = 3,674.50 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.73x = 2,207,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,455.88/2,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.10

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