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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.38, 3,059.76 and 741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.38, 3,059.76 and 741.14 is: 1,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.38 : 3,059.76 = 741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.38/3,059.76 = 741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.38x = 3,059.76 × 741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.38x = 2,267,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,710.53/2,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.42

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