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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.52 and 1,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.44, 3,041.52 and 1,053.46 is: 1,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.44 : 3,041.52 = 1,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.44/3,041.52 = 1,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.44x = 3,041.52 × 1,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.44x = 3,204,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,119.66/2,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.38

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