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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.06, 3,676.50 and 602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.06, 3,676.50 and 602.18 is: 903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.06 : 3,676.50 = 602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.06/3,676.50 = 602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.06x = 3,676.50 × 602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.06x = 2,213,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,914.77/2,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.25

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