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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.08, 3,090.51 and 827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.08, 3,090.51 and 827.59 is: 1,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.08 : 3,090.51 = 827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.08/3,090.51 = 827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.08x = 3,090.51 × 827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.08x = 2,557,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,663.58/2,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.54

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