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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.08, 3,058.72 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.08, 3,058.72 and 740.40 is: 1,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.08 : 3,058.72 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.08/3,058.72 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.08x = 3,058.72 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.08x = 2,264,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,676.29/2,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.18

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