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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.42, 3,090.66 and 828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.42, 3,090.66 and 828.40 is: 1,242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.42 : 3,090.66 = 828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.42/3,090.66 = 828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.42x = 3,090.66 × 828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.42x = 2,560,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,302.74/2,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.61

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