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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.38, 3,088.26 and 760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.38, 3,088.26 and 760.14 is: 1,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.38 : 3,088.26 = 760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.38/3,088.26 = 760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.38x = 3,088.26 × 760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.38x = 2,347,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,509.96/2,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.91

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