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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.21, 3,037.77 and 1,564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.21, 3,037.77 and 1,564.29 is: 2,344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.21 : 3,037.77 = 1,564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.21/3,037.77 = 1,564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.21x = 3,037.77 × 1,564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.21x = 4,751,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,953.23/2,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.09

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