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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.74, 3,094.60 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.74, 3,094.60 and 601.86 is: 902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.74 : 3,094.60 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.74/3,094.60 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.74x = 3,094.60 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.74x = 1,862,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,515.96/2,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.93

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