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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.77, 3,093.84 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.77, 3,093.84 and 601.62 is: 902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.77 : 3,093.84 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.77/3,093.84 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.77x = 3,093.84 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.77x = 1,861,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,316.02/2,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.34

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