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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 3,041.55 and 1,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 3,041.55 and 1,103.36 is: 1,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 3,041.55 = 1,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/3,041.55 = 1,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 3,041.55 × 1,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 3,355,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,909.40/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.47

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