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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.81, 3,090.38 and 761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.81, 3,090.38 and 761.38 is: 1,142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.81 : 3,090.38 = 761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.81/3,090.38 = 761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.81x = 3,090.38 × 761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.81x = 2,352,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,953.52/2,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.32

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