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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.54, 3,040.34 and 1,102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.54, 3,040.34 and 1,102.83 is: 1,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.54 : 3,040.34 = 1,102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.54/3,040.34 = 1,102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.54x = 3,040.34 × 1,102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.54x = 3,352,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,972.65/2,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.72

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