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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.40, 3,094.08 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.40, 3,094.08 and 601.52 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.40 : 3,094.08 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.40/3,094.08 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.40x = 3,094.08 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.40x = 1,861,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,151.00/2,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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