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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.40, 3,089.10 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.40, 3,089.10 and 827.20 is: 1,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.40 : 3,089.10 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.40/3,089.10 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.40x = 3,089.10 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.40x = 2,555,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,303.52/2,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.20

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