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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.36, 3,037.92 and 1,412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.36, 3,037.92 and 1,412.32 is: 2,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.36 : 3,037.92 = 1,412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.36/3,037.92 = 1,412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.36x = 3,037.92 × 1,412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.36x = 4,290,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,515.17/2,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.31

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