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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 3,040.65 and 2,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 3,040.65 and 2,014.30 is: 3,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 3,040.65 = 2,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/3,040.65 = 2,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 3,040.65 × 2,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 6,124,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,781.30/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.45

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