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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.58, 3,090.42 and 761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.58, 3,090.42 and 761.10 is: 1,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.58 : 3,090.42 = 761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.58/3,090.42 = 761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.58x = 3,090.42 × 761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.58x = 2,352,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,118.66/2,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.48

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