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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.80, 3,059.56 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.80, 3,059.56 and 579.10 is: 868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.80 : 3,059.56 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.80/3,059.56 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.80x = 3,059.56 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.80x = 1,771,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,791.20/2,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.61

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