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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.85, 3,093.29 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.85, 3,093.29 and 601.02 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.85 : 3,093.29 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.85/3,093.29 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.85x = 3,093.29 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.85x = 1,859,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,129.16/2,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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