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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.40, 3,039.09 and 857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.40, 3,039.09 and 857.72 is: 1,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.40 : 3,039.09 = 857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.40/3,039.09 = 857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.40x = 3,039.09 × 857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.40x = 2,606,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,688.27/2,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.73

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