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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.48, 3,090.80 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.48, 3,090.80 and 521.52 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.48 : 3,090.80 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.48/3,090.80 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.48x = 3,090.80 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.48x = 1,611,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,914.02/2,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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