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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.30, 3,058.34 and 740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.30, 3,058.34 and 740.46 is: 1,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.30 : 3,058.34 = 740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.30/3,058.34 = 740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.30x = 3,058.34 × 740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.30x = 2,264,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,574.73/2,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.47

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