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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.91, 3,090.87 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.91, 3,090.87 and 828 is: 1,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.91 : 3,090.87 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.91/3,090.87 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.91x = 3,090.87 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.91x = 2,559,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,240.36/2,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.80

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