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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.80, 3,092.82 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.80, 3,092.82 and 762.64 is: 1,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.80 : 3,092.82 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.80/3,092.82 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.80x = 3,092.82 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.80x = 2,358,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,708.24/2,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.56

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