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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.26, 3,059.09 and 740.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.26, 3,059.09 and 740.83 is: 1,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.26 : 3,059.09 = 740.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.26/3,059.09 = 740.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.26x = 3,059.09 × 740.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.26x = 2,266,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,265.64/2,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.32

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