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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.84, 3,061.19 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.84, 3,061.19 and 579.99 is: 869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.84 : 3,061.19 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.84/3,061.19 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.84x = 3,061.19 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.84x = 1,775,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,456.69/2,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.96

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