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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.18, 3,093.31 and 601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.18, 3,093.31 and 601.34 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.18 : 3,093.31 = 601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.18/3,093.31 = 601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.18x = 3,093.31 × 601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.18x = 1,860,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,131.04/2,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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