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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.06, 3,045.45 and 1,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.06, 3,045.45 and 1,298.06 is: 1,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.06 : 3,045.45 = 1,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.06/3,045.45 = 1,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.06x = 3,045.45 × 1,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.06x = 3,953,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,176.83/2,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.20

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