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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.43, 3,090.66 and 521.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.43, 3,090.66 and 521.43 is: 782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.43 : 3,090.66 = 521.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.43/3,090.66 = 521.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.43x = 3,090.66 × 521.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.43x = 1,611,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,562.84/2,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.15

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