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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.92, 3,059.92 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.92, 3,059.92 and 579.08 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.92 : 3,059.92 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.92/3,059.92 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.92x = 3,059.92 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.92x = 1,771,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,938.47/2,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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