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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.35, 3,037.08 and 1,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.35, 3,037.08 and 1,331.90 is: 1,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.35 : 3,037.08 = 1,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.35/3,037.08 = 1,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.35x = 3,037.08 × 1,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.35x = 4,045,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,089.10/2,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.26

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