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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.01, 3,092.83 and 601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.01, 3,092.83 and 601.06 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.01 : 3,092.83 = 601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.01/3,092.83 = 601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.01x = 3,092.83 × 601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.01x = 1,858,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,967.17/2,062.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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