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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.36, 3,043.26 and 1,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.36, 3,043.26 and 1,297.56 is: 1,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.36 : 3,043.26 = 1,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.36/3,043.26 = 1,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.36x = 3,043.26 × 1,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.36x = 3,948,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,812.45/2,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.76

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