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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.25, 3,091.38 and 828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.25, 3,091.38 and 828.54 is: 1,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.25 : 3,091.38 = 828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.25/3,091.38 = 828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.25x = 3,091.38 × 828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.25x = 2,561,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,331.99/2,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.21

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