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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.56, 3,088.98 and 761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.56, 3,088.98 and 761.12 is: 1,140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.56 : 3,088.98 = 761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.56/3,088.98 = 761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.56x = 3,088.98 × 761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.56x = 2,351,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,084.46/2,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.99

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