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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.27, 3,041.23 and 711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.27, 3,041.23 and 711.37 is: 1,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.27 : 3,041.23 = 711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.27/3,041.23 = 711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.27x = 3,041.23 × 711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.27x = 2,163,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,439.79/2,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.17

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