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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.88, 3,060.18 and 886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.88, 3,060.18 and 886.44 is: 1,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.88 : 3,060.18 = 886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.88/3,060.18 = 886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.88x = 3,060.18 × 886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.88x = 2,712,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,665.96/2,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.82

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