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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.37, 3,091.72 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.37, 3,091.72 and 600.18 is: 900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.37 : 3,091.72 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.37/3,091.72 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.37x = 3,091.72 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.37x = 1,855,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,588.51/2,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.17

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