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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.14 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.14 and 601.08 is: 901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.79 : 3,093.14 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.79/3,093.14 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.79x = 3,093.14 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.79x = 1,859,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,224.59/2,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.75

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