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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.54, 3,090.39 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.54, 3,090.39 and 762 is: 1,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.54 : 3,090.39 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.54/3,090.39 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.54x = 3,090.39 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.54x = 2,354,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,877.18/2,061.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.29

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