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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.88, 3,060 and 579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.88, 3,060 and 579.06 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.88 : 3,060 = 579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.88/3,060 = 579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.88x = 3,060 × 579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.88x = 1,771,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,923.60/2,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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