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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.60, 3,092.94 and 601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.60, 3,092.94 and 601.42 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.60 : 3,092.94 = 601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.60/3,092.94 = 601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.60x = 3,092.94 × 601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.60x = 1,860,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,155.97/2,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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