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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.92, 3,058.64 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.92, 3,058.64 and 741.12 is: 1,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.92 : 3,058.64 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.92/3,058.64 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.92x = 3,058.64 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.92x = 2,266,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,819.28/2,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.69

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