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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.38, 3,093.68 and 601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.38, 3,093.68 and 601.64 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.38 : 3,093.68 = 601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.38/3,093.68 = 601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.38x = 3,093.68 × 601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.38x = 1,861,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,267.67/2,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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