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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.96, 3,093 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.96, 3,093 and 601.12 is: 901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.96 : 3,093 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.96/3,093 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.96x = 3,093 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.96x = 1,859,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,264.16/2,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.70

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