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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.42, 3,675.51 and 601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.42, 3,675.51 and 601.43 is: 902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.42 : 3,675.51 = 601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.42/3,675.51 = 601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.42x = 3,675.51 × 601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.42x = 2,210,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,543.60/2,450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.11

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