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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.56, 3,675.75 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.56, 3,675.75 and 601.68 is: 902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.56 : 3,675.75 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.56/3,675.75 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.56x = 3,675.75 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.56x = 2,211,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,625.26/2,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.50

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