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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.18, 3,050.00 and 1,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.18, 3,050.00 and 1,206.04 is: 1,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.18 : 3,050.00 = 1,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.18/3,050.00 = 1,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.18x = 3,050.00 × 1,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.18x = 3,678,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,425.37/2,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.56

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