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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.01, 3,033.82 and 1,432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.01, 3,033.82 and 1,432.87 is: 2,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.01 : 3,033.82 = 1,432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.01/3,033.82 = 1,432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.01x = 3,033.82 × 1,432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.01x = 4,347,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,069.66/2,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.57

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