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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.69, 3,058.85 and 740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.69, 3,058.85 and 740.26 is: 1,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.69 : 3,058.85 = 740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.69/3,058.85 = 740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.69x = 3,058.85 × 740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.69x = 2,264,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,344.30/2,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.69

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