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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.30, 3,093.57 and 763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.30, 3,093.57 and 763.14 is: 1,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.30 : 3,093.57 = 763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.30/3,093.57 = 763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.30x = 3,093.57 × 763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.30x = 2,360,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,827.01/2,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.31

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