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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.38, 3,091.74 and 763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.38, 3,091.74 and 763.55 is: 1,144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.38 : 3,091.74 = 763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.38/3,091.74 = 763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.38x = 3,091.74 × 763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.38x = 2,360,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,698.08/2,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.65

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