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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 3,037.05 and 1,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 3,037.05 and 1,659.90 is: 2,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 3,037.05 = 1,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/3,037.05 = 1,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 3,037.05 × 1,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 5,041,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,199.30/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.90

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