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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.20, 3,060.70 and 741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.20, 3,060.70 and 741.76 is: 1,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.20 : 3,060.70 = 741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.20/3,060.70 = 741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.20x = 3,060.70 × 741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.20x = 2,270,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,304.83/2,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.79

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