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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.24, 3,091.08 and 744.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.24, 3,091.08 and 744.65 is: 1,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.24 : 3,091.08 = 744.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.24/3,091.08 = 744.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.24x = 3,091.08 × 744.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.24x = 2,301,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,757.27/2,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.69

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