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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.43 and 600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.43 and 600.22 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 3,091.43 = 600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/3,091.43 = 600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 3,091.43 × 600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 1,855,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,543.48/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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