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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.93, 3,091.57 and 827.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.93, 3,091.57 and 827.65 is: 1,241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.93 : 3,091.57 = 827.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.93/3,091.57 = 827.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.93x = 3,091.57 × 827.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.93x = 2,558,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,739.71/2,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.55

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