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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.46, 3,093.78 and 601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.46, 3,093.78 and 601.61 is: 902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.46 : 3,093.78 = 601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.46/3,093.78 = 601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.46x = 3,093.78 × 601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.46x = 1,861,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,255.22/2,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.44

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