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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.78, 3,090.38 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.78, 3,090.38 and 744.21 is: 1,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.78 : 3,090.38 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.78/3,090.38 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.78x = 3,090.38 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.78x = 2,299,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,887.98/2,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.03

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