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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.02, 3,040.52 and 1,565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.02, 3,040.52 and 1,565.47 is: 2,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.02 : 3,040.52 = 1,565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.02/3,040.52 = 1,565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.02x = 3,040.52 × 1,565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.02x = 4,759,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,823.73/2,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.19

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