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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.80, 3,091.38 and 762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.80, 3,091.38 and 762.28 is: 1,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.80 : 3,091.38 = 762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.80/3,091.38 = 762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.80x = 3,091.38 × 762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.80x = 2,356,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,497.15/2,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.49

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