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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.12, 3,059.80 and 578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.12, 3,059.80 and 578.92 is: 868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.12 : 3,059.80 = 578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.12/3,059.80 = 578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.12x = 3,059.80 × 578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.12x = 1,771,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,379.42/2,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.27

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