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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.52, 3,091.97 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.52, 3,091.97 and 600.28 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.52 : 3,091.97 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.52/3,091.97 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.52x = 3,091.97 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.52x = 1,856,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,041.52/2,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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