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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.40, 3,030.27 and 1,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.40, 3,030.27 and 1,405.40 is: 2,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.40 : 3,030.27 = 1,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.40/3,030.27 = 1,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.40x = 3,030.27 × 1,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.40x = 4,258,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,726.31/2,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.82

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