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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.91, 3,091.50 and 762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.91, 3,091.50 and 762.39 is: 1,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.91 : 3,091.50 = 762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.91/3,091.50 = 762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.91x = 3,091.50 × 762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.91x = 2,356,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,928.69/2,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.63

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