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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.09 and 763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.79, 3,093.09 and 763.27 is: 1,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.79 : 3,093.09 = 763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.79/3,093.09 = 763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.79x = 3,093.09 × 763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.79x = 2,360,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,862.80/2,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.05

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