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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.02, 3,058.17 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.02, 3,058.17 and 741.20 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.02 : 3,058.17 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.02/3,058.17 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.02x = 3,058.17 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.02x = 2,266,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,715.60/2,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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