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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.60, 3,059.78 and 869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.60, 3,059.78 and 869.58 is: 1,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.60 : 3,059.78 = 869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.60/3,059.78 = 869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.60x = 3,059.78 × 869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.60x = 2,660,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,719.14/2,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.53

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