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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062, 3,093.02 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062, 3,093.02 and 600.96 is: 901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062 : 3,093.02 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062/3,093.02 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062x = 3,093.02 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062x = 1,858,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,781.30/2,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.45

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