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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.74, 3,090.33 and 744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.74, 3,090.33 and 744.14 is: 1,115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.74 : 3,090.33 = 744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.74/3,090.33 = 744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.74x = 3,090.33 × 744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.74x = 2,299,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,638.17/2,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.93

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