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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.29, 3,089.34 and 760.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.29, 3,089.34 and 760.77 is: 1,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.29 : 3,089.34 = 760.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.29/3,089.34 = 760.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.29x = 3,089.34 × 760.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.29x = 2,350,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,277.19/2,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.30

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