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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.48, 3,093.78 and 601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.48, 3,093.78 and 601.60 is: 902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.48 : 3,093.78 = 601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.48/3,093.78 = 601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.48x = 3,093.78 × 601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.48x = 1,861,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,218.05/2,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.42

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