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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.15, 3,060.33 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.15, 3,060.33 and 741.57 is: 1,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.15 : 3,060.33 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.15/3,060.33 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.15x = 3,060.33 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.15x = 2,269,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,448.92/2,040.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.39

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