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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.38, 3,040.98 and 841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.38, 3,040.98 and 841.27 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.38 : 3,040.98 = 841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.38/3,040.98 = 841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.38x = 3,040.98 × 841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.38x = 2,558,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,285.24/2,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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