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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.28, 3,090.36 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.28, 3,090.36 and 762 is: 1,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.28 : 3,090.36 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.28/3,090.36 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.28x = 3,090.36 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.28x = 2,354,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,854.32/2,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.98

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