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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.28, 3,091.59 and 762.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.28, 3,091.59 and 762.43 is: 1,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.28 : 3,091.59 = 762.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.28/3,091.59 = 762.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.28x = 3,091.59 × 762.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.28x = 2,357,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,120.96/2,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.52

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