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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.74, 3,674.58 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.74, 3,674.58 and 600.88 is: 901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.74 : 3,674.58 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.74/3,674.58 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.74x = 3,674.58 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.74x = 2,207,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,981.63/2,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.31

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