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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.01, 2,795.85 and 1,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.01, 2,795.85 and 1,241.44 is: 1,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.01 : 2,795.85 = 1,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.01/2,795.85 = 1,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.01x = 2,795.85 × 1,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.01x = 3,470,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,880.02/2,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.32

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