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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.98, 3,059.92 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.98, 3,059.92 and 579.10 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.98 : 3,059.92 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.98/3,059.92 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.98x = 3,059.92 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.98x = 1,771,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,999.67/2,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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