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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.36, 3,040.91 and 1,247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.36, 3,040.91 and 1,247.49 is: 1,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.36 : 3,040.91 = 1,247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.36/3,040.91 = 1,247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.36x = 3,040.91 × 1,247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.36x = 3,793,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,498.58/2,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.15

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