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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.17, 3,038.28 and 1,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.17, 3,038.28 and 1,149.27 is: 1,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.17 : 3,038.28 = 1,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.17/3,038.28 = 1,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.17x = 3,038.28 × 1,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.17x = 3,491,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,804.06/2,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.50

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