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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.10, 3,057.75 and 740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.10, 3,057.75 and 740.76 is: 1,110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.10 : 3,057.75 = 740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.10/3,057.75 = 740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.10x = 3,057.75 × 740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.10x = 2,265,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,058.89/2,039.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.81

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