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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.07, 3,058.19 and 885.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.07, 3,058.19 and 885.03 is: 1,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.07 : 3,058.19 = 885.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.07/3,058.19 = 885.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.07x = 3,058.19 × 885.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.07x = 2,706,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,585.47/2,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.36

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