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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.86, 3,094.76 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.86, 3,094.76 and 601.96 is: 903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.86 : 3,094.76 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.86/3,094.76 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.86x = 3,094.76 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.86x = 1,862,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,903.25/2,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.07

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