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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.74, 3,092.71 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.74, 3,092.71 and 601.01 is: 901.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.74 : 3,092.71 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.74/3,092.71 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.74x = 3,092.71 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.74x = 1,858,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,749.64/2,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.54

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