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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.12, 3,089.60 and 743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.12, 3,089.60 and 743.68 is: 1,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.12 : 3,089.60 = 743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.12/3,089.60 = 743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.12x = 3,089.60 × 743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.12x = 2,297,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,673.73/2,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.31

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