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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.84, 3,092.78 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.84, 3,092.78 and 601.16 is: 901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.84 : 3,092.78 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.84/3,092.78 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.84x = 3,092.78 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.84x = 1,859,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,255.62/2,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.75

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