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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.88, 3,090.99 and 763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.88, 3,090.99 and 763.05 is: 1,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.88 : 3,090.99 = 763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.88/3,090.99 = 763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.88x = 3,090.99 × 763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.88x = 2,358,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,579.92/2,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.90

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