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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.96, 3,089.70 and 827.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.96, 3,089.70 and 827.32 is: 1,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.96 : 3,089.70 = 827.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.96/3,089.70 = 827.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.96x = 3,089.70 × 827.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.96x = 2,556,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,170.60/2,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.88

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