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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.46, 3,090.69 and 761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.46, 3,090.69 and 761.63 is: 1,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.46 : 3,090.69 = 761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.46/3,090.69 = 761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.46x = 3,090.69 × 761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.46x = 2,353,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,946.77/2,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.44

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