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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.80, 3,059.04 and 886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.80, 3,059.04 and 886.40 is: 1,328.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.80 : 3,059.04 = 886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.80/3,059.04 = 886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.80x = 3,059.04 × 886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.80x = 2,711,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,533.06/2,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.66

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