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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.35, 3,088.20 and 760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.35, 3,088.20 and 760.53 is: 1,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.35 : 3,088.20 = 760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.35/3,088.20 = 760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.35x = 3,088.20 × 760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.35x = 2,348,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,668.75/2,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.49

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