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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.60, 3,090.48 and 761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.60, 3,090.48 and 761.76 is: 1,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.60 : 3,090.48 = 761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.60/3,090.48 = 761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.60x = 3,090.48 × 761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.60x = 2,354,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,204.04/2,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.48

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