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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.99, 3,091.61 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.99, 3,091.61 and 762.02 is: 1,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.99 : 3,091.61 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.99/3,091.61 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.99x = 3,091.61 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.99x = 2,355,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,855.10/2,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.07

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