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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.59, 3,092.68 and 600.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.59, 3,092.68 and 600.85 is: 901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.59 : 3,092.68 = 600.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.59/3,092.68 = 600.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.59x = 3,092.68 × 600.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.59x = 1,858,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,236.78/2,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.36

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