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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.80, 3,058.98 and 740.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.80, 3,058.98 and 740.92 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.80 : 3,058.98 = 740.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.80/3,058.98 = 740.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.80x = 3,058.98 × 740.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.80x = 2,266,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,459.46/2,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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