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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.02, 3,674.99 and 601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.02, 3,674.99 and 601.13 is: 901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.02 : 3,674.99 = 601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.02/3,674.99 = 601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.02x = 3,674.99 × 601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.02x = 2,209,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,146.74/2,450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.69

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