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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.04, 3,042.40 and 1,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.04, 3,042.40 and 1,206.08 is: 1,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.04 : 3,042.40 = 1,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.04/3,042.40 = 1,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.04x = 3,042.40 × 1,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.04x = 3,669,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,377.79/2,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.21

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