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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 3,088.80 and 760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 3,088.80 and 760.80 is: 1,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 3,088.80 = 760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/3,088.80 = 760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 3,088.80 × 760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 2,349,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,959.04/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.13

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