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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.80, 3,091.22 and 744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.80, 3,091.22 and 744.65 is: 1,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.80 : 3,091.22 = 744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.80/3,091.22 = 744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.80x = 3,091.22 × 744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.80x = 2,301,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,872.18/2,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.98

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