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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.04, 3,035.70 and 1,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.04, 3,035.70 and 1,158.72 is: 1,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.04 : 3,035.70 = 1,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.04/3,035.70 = 1,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.04x = 3,035.70 × 1,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.04x = 3,517,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,526.30/2,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.30

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