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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 3,044.22 and 1,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 3,044.22 and 1,251.75 is: 1,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 3,044.22 = 1,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/3,044.22 = 1,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 3,044.22 × 1,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 3,810,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,614.39/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.78

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