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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.57, 3,090.42 and 761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.57, 3,090.42 and 761.15 is: 1,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.57 : 3,090.42 = 761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.57/3,090.42 = 761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.57x = 3,090.42 × 761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.57x = 2,352,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,273.18/2,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.56

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