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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.47, 3,040.32 and 857.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.47, 3,040.32 and 857.99 is: 1,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.47 : 3,040.32 = 857.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.47/3,040.32 = 857.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.47x = 3,040.32 × 857.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.47x = 2,608,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,564.16/2,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.61

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