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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.03, 3,039.12 and 1,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.03, 3,039.12 and 1,037.92 is: 1,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.03 : 3,039.12 = 1,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.03/3,039.12 = 1,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.03x = 3,039.12 × 1,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.03x = 3,154,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,359.72/2,027.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.15

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