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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.01, 3,056.67 and 740.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.01, 3,056.67 and 740.17 is: 1,109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.01 : 3,056.67 = 740.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.01/3,056.67 = 740.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.01x = 3,056.67 × 740.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.01x = 2,262,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,459.25/2,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.59

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