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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.70, 3,092.48 and 600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.70, 3,092.48 and 600.86 is: 901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.70 : 3,092.48 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.70/3,092.48 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.70x = 3,092.48 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.70x = 1,858,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,147.53/2,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.27

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