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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.52, 3,088.82 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.52, 3,088.82 and 761 is: 1,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.52 : 3,088.82 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.52/3,088.82 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.52x = 3,088.82 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.52x = 2,350,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,592.02/2,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.78

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