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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.78, 3,088.98 and 827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.78, 3,088.98 and 827.04 is: 1,240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.78 : 3,088.98 = 827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.78/3,088.98 = 827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.78x = 3,088.98 × 827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.78x = 2,554,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,710.02/2,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.89

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