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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.04, 3,090 and 827.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.04, 3,090 and 827.12 is: 1,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.04 : 3,090 = 827.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.04/3,090 = 827.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.04x = 3,090 × 827.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.04x = 2,555,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,800.80/2,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.66

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