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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.09, 3,040.17 and 1,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.09, 3,040.17 and 1,324.08 is: 1,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.09 : 3,040.17 = 1,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.09/3,040.17 = 1,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.09x = 3,040.17 × 1,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.09x = 4,025,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,428.29/2,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.82

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