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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.89, 3,091.38 and 600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.89, 3,091.38 and 600.01 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.89 : 3,091.38 = 600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.89/3,091.38 = 600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.89x = 3,091.38 × 600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.89x = 1,854,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,858.91/2,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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