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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.57, 3,093.89 and 601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.57, 3,093.89 and 601.87 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.57 : 3,093.89 = 601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.57/3,093.89 = 601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.57x = 3,093.89 × 601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.57x = 1,862,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,119.57/2,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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