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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.64, 3,090.96 and 600.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.64, 3,090.96 and 600.21 is: 900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.64 : 3,090.96 = 600.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.64/3,090.96 = 600.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.64x = 3,090.96 × 600.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.64x = 1,855,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,225.10/2,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.32

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