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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.48, 3,038.20 and 1,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.48, 3,038.20 and 1,103.52 is: 1,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.48 : 3,038.20 = 1,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.48/3,038.20 = 1,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.48x = 3,038.20 × 1,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.48x = 3,352,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,714.46/2,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.64

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