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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.89, 3,092.88 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.89, 3,092.88 and 601.01 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.89 : 3,092.88 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.89/3,092.88 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.89x = 3,092.88 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.89x = 1,858,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,851.81/2,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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