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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.88, 3,090.20 and 827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.88, 3,090.20 and 827.38 is: 1,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.88 : 3,090.20 = 827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.88/3,090.20 = 827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.88x = 3,090.20 × 827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.88x = 2,556,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,774.06/2,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.23

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