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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.50, 3,059.61 and 741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.50, 3,059.61 and 741.10 is: 1,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.50 : 3,059.61 = 741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.50/3,059.61 = 741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.50x = 3,059.61 × 741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.50x = 2,267,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,476.97/2,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.78

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