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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.51, 3,093.46 and 601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.51, 3,093.46 and 601.27 is: 901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.51 : 3,093.46 = 601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.51/3,093.46 = 601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.51x = 3,093.46 × 601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.51x = 1,860,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,004.69/2,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.82

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