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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.77, 3,092.82 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.77, 3,092.82 and 600.92 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.77 : 3,092.82 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.77/3,092.82 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.77x = 3,092.82 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.77x = 1,858,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,521.93/2,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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