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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.96, 3,059.64 and 742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.96, 3,059.64 and 742.20 is: 1,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.96 : 3,059.64 = 742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.96/3,059.64 = 742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.96x = 3,059.64 × 742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.96x = 2,270,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,864.81/2,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.65

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