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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.23, 3,060.85 and 579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.23, 3,060.85 and 579.40 is: 869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.23 : 3,060.85 = 579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.23/3,060.85 = 579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.23x = 3,060.85 × 579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.23x = 1,773,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,456.49/2,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.24

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