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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.60, 3,039.30 and 1,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.60, 3,039.30 and 1,101.20 is: 1,650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.60 : 3,039.30 = 1,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.60/3,039.30 = 1,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.60x = 3,039.30 × 1,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.60x = 3,346,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,877.16/2,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.66

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