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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.44, 3,090.20 and 827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.44, 3,090.20 and 827.75 is: 1,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.44 : 3,090.20 = 827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.44/3,090.20 = 827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.44x = 3,090.20 × 827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.44x = 2,557,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,893.46/2,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.03

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