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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.40, 3,090.60 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.40, 3,090.60 and 521.40 is: 782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.40 : 3,090.60 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.40/3,090.60 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.40x = 3,090.60 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.40x = 1,611,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,438.84/2,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.10

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