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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.22, 3,091.54 and 744.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.22, 3,091.54 and 744.36 is: 1,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.22 : 3,091.54 = 744.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.22/3,091.54 = 744.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.22x = 3,091.54 × 744.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.22x = 2,301,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,218.71/2,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.98

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