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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.88, 3,059.97 and 579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.88, 3,059.97 and 579.15 is: 868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.88 : 3,059.97 = 579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.88/3,059.97 = 579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.88x = 3,059.97 × 579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.88x = 1,772,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,181.63/2,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.77

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