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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 3,038.98 and 985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 3,038.98 and 985.71 is: 1,477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 3,038.98 = 985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/3,038.98 = 985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 3,038.98 × 985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 2,995,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,552.98/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.71

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