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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.53, 3,089.01 and 760.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.53, 3,089.01 and 760.91 is: 1,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.53 : 3,089.01 = 760.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.53/3,089.01 = 760.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.53x = 3,089.01 × 760.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.53x = 2,350,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,443.15/2,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.81

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