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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.60, 3,042.36 and 1,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.60, 3,042.36 and 1,002.32 is: 1,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.60 : 3,042.36 = 1,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.60/3,042.36 = 1,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.60x = 3,042.36 × 1,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.60x = 3,049,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,418.28/2,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.95

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