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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.42, 3,092.20 and 600.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.42, 3,092.20 and 600.46 is: 900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.42 : 3,092.20 = 600.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.42/3,092.20 = 600.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.42x = 3,092.20 × 600.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.42x = 1,856,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,742.41/2,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.71

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