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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.50 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.96, 3,091.50 and 600.12 is: 900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.96 : 3,091.50 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.96/3,091.50 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.96x = 3,091.50 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.96x = 1,855,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,270.98/2,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.20

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