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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.54, 3,094.32 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.54, 3,094.32 and 601.71 is: 902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.54 : 3,094.32 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.54/3,094.32 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.54x = 3,094.32 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.54x = 1,861,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,883.29/2,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.71

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