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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.79, 3,091.59 and 762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.79, 3,091.59 and 762.27 is: 1,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.79 : 3,091.59 = 762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.79/3,091.59 = 762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.79x = 3,091.59 × 762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.79x = 2,356,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,626.31/2,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.55

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