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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.44, 3,057.33 and 740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.44, 3,057.33 and 740 is: 1,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.44 : 3,057.33 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.44/3,057.33 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.44x = 3,057.33 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.44x = 2,262,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,424.20/2,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.34

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