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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.98, 3,675.04 and 601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.98, 3,675.04 and 601.09 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.98 : 3,675.04 = 601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.98/3,675.04 = 601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.98x = 3,675.04 × 601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.98x = 2,209,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,019.10/2,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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