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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.94, 3,090.20 and 761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.94, 3,090.20 and 761.31 is: 1,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.94 : 3,090.20 = 761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.94/3,090.20 = 761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.94x = 3,090.20 × 761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.94x = 2,352,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,596.36/2,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.07

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