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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.40, 3,092.64 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.40, 3,092.64 and 601.20 is: 901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.40 : 3,092.64 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.40/3,092.64 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.40x = 3,092.64 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.40x = 1,859,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,295.17/2,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.52

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