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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.13, 3,038.77 and 1,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.13, 3,038.77 and 1,247.46 is: 1,870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.13 : 3,038.77 = 1,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.13/3,038.77 = 1,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.13x = 3,038.77 × 1,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.13x = 3,790,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,744.02/2,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.01

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