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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.14, 3,093.21 and 601.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.14, 3,093.21 and 601.31 is: 901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.14 : 3,093.21 = 601.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.14/3,093.21 = 601.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.14x = 3,093.21 × 601.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.14x = 1,859,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,962.64/2,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.96

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