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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.24, 3,059.22 and 1,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.24, 3,059.22 and 1,173.08 is: 1,759.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.24 : 3,059.22 = 1,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.24/3,059.22 = 1,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.24x = 3,059.22 × 1,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.24x = 3,588,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,709.80/2,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.83

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