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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.51, 3,092.28 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.51, 3,092.28 and 601.68 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.51 : 3,092.28 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.51/3,092.28 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.51x = 3,092.28 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.51x = 1,860,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,563.03/2,061.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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