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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.76, 3,092.58 and 763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.76, 3,092.58 and 763.24 is: 1,144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.76 : 3,092.58 = 763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.76/3,092.58 = 763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.76x = 3,092.58 × 763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.76x = 2,360,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,380.76/2,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.84

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