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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.82, 3,090.10 and 761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.82, 3,090.10 and 761.30 is: 1,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.82 : 3,090.10 = 761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.82/3,090.10 = 761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.82x = 3,090.10 × 761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.82x = 2,352,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,493.13/2,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.09

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