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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.36, 3,094.01 and 601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.36, 3,094.01 and 601.46 is: 902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.36 : 3,094.01 = 601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.36/3,094.01 = 601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.36x = 3,094.01 × 601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.36x = 1,860,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,904.78/2,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.32

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