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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.38, 3,089.76 and 761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.38, 3,089.76 and 761.14 is: 1,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.38 : 3,089.76 = 761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.38/3,089.76 = 761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.38x = 3,089.76 × 761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.38x = 2,351,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,739.93/2,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.41

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