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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.27, 3,092.37 and 600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.27, 3,092.37 and 600.42 is: 900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.27 : 3,092.37 = 600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.27/3,092.37 = 600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.27x = 3,092.37 × 600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.27x = 1,856,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,720.80/2,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.77

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