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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.45, 3,059.60 and 740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.45, 3,059.60 and 740.84 is: 1,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.45 : 3,059.60 = 740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.45/3,059.60 = 740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.45x = 3,059.60 × 740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.45x = 2,266,655.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,655.06/2,039.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.41

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