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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.08, 3,040.58 and 1,160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.08, 3,040.58 and 1,160.78 is: 1,741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.08 : 3,040.58 = 1,160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.08/3,040.58 = 1,160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.08x = 3,040.58 × 1,160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.08x = 3,529,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,444.45/2,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.15

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