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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.95, 3,001.66 and 1,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.95, 3,001.66 and 1,027.28 is: 1,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.95 : 3,001.66 = 1,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.95/3,001.66 = 1,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.95x = 3,001.66 × 1,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.95x = 3,083,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,550.22/2,000.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.04

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