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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.85, 3,059.77 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.85, 3,059.77 and 579 is: 868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.85 : 3,059.77 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.85/3,059.77 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.85x = 3,059.77 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.85x = 1,771,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,606.83/2,039.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.50

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