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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.99, 3,059.55 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.99, 3,059.55 and 579.16 is: 868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.99 : 3,059.55 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.99/3,059.55 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.99x = 3,059.55 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.99x = 1,771,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,968.98/2,039.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.62

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