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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.32, 3,057.14 and 739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.32, 3,057.14 and 739.88 is: 1,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.32 : 3,057.14 = 739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.32/3,057.14 = 739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.32x = 3,057.14 × 739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.32x = 2,261,903.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,903.31/2,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.15

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