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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.57, 3,060.57 and 740.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.57, 3,060.57 and 740.87 is: 1,111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.57 : 3,060.57 = 740.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.57/3,060.57 = 740.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.57x = 3,060.57 × 740.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.57x = 2,267,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,484.50/2,039.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.75

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