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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.31, 3,040.87 and 2,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.31, 3,040.87 and 2,005.35 is: 3,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.31 : 3,040.87 = 2,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.31/3,040.87 = 2,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.31x = 3,040.87 × 2,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.31x = 6,098,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,008.65/2,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.93

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