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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.81, 3,093.21 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.81, 3,093.21 and 600.98 is: 901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.81 : 3,093.21 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.81/3,093.21 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.81x = 3,093.21 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.81x = 1,858,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,941.88/2,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.61

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