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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.79, 3,092.77 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.79, 3,092.77 and 601.05 is: 901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.79 : 3,092.77 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.79/3,092.77 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.79x = 3,092.77 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.79x = 1,858,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,921.76/2,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.61

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