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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.87, 3,090.51 and 744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.87, 3,090.51 and 744.28 is: 1,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.87 : 3,090.51 = 744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.87/3,090.51 = 744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.87x = 3,090.51 × 744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.87x = 2,300,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,197.06/2,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.13

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