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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.81, 3,094.71 and 601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.81, 3,094.71 and 601.98 is: 903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.81 : 3,094.71 = 601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.81/3,094.71 = 601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.81x = 3,094.71 × 601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.81x = 1,862,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,953.53/2,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.11

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