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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.39, 3,037.64 and 1,149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.39, 3,037.64 and 1,149.35 is: 1,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.39 : 3,037.64 = 1,149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.39/3,037.64 = 1,149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.39x = 3,037.64 × 1,149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.39x = 3,491,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,290.60/2,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.07

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