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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.54, 3,092.82 and 600.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.54, 3,092.82 and 600.71 is: 901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.54 : 3,092.82 = 600.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.54/3,092.82 = 600.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.54x = 3,092.82 × 600.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.54x = 1,857,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,872.44/2,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.21

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