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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.28, 3,059.08 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.28, 3,059.08 and 740.40 is: 1,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.28 : 3,059.08 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.28/3,059.08 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.28x = 3,059.08 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.28x = 2,264,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,942.83/2,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.66

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