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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.74, 3,089.66 and 761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.74, 3,089.66 and 761.22 is: 1,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.74 : 3,089.66 = 761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.74/3,089.66 = 761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.74x = 3,089.66 × 761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.74x = 2,351,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,907.18/2,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.85

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