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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.93, 3,093.57 and 763.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.93, 3,093.57 and 763.50 is: 1,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.93 : 3,093.57 = 763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.93/3,093.57 = 763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.93x = 3,093.57 × 763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.93x = 2,361,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,940.70/2,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.50

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