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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.86, 3,092.76 and 763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.86, 3,092.76 and 763.31 is: 1,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.86 : 3,092.76 = 763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.86/3,092.76 = 763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.86x = 3,092.76 × 763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.86x = 2,360,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,742.37/2,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.96

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