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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.46, 3,038.76 and 1,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.46, 3,038.76 and 1,102.98 is: 1,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.46 : 3,038.76 = 1,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.46/3,038.76 = 1,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.46x = 3,038.76 × 1,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.46x = 3,351,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,691.50/2,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.15

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