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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.52, 3,042.36 and 873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.52, 3,042.36 and 873 is: 1,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.52 : 3,042.36 = 873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.52/3,042.36 = 873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.52x = 3,042.36 × 873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.52x = 2,655,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,980.28/2,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.97

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