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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.60, 3,058.44 and 740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.60, 3,058.44 and 740.54 is: 1,109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.60 : 3,058.44 = 740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.60/3,058.44 = 740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.60x = 3,058.44 × 740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.60x = 2,264,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,897.16/2,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.92

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