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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.26, 3,033.30 and 1,412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.26, 3,033.30 and 1,412.14 is: 2,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.26 : 3,033.30 = 1,412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.26/3,033.30 = 1,412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.26x = 3,033.30 × 1,412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.26x = 4,283,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,444.26/2,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.92

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