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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.42, 3,059.59 and 740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.42, 3,059.59 and 740.89 is: 1,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.42 : 3,059.59 = 740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.42/3,059.59 = 740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.42x = 3,059.59 × 740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.42x = 2,266,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,819.64/2,039.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.50

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