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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.61, 3,040.38 and 1,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.61, 3,040.38 and 1,334.67 is: 2,001.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.61 : 3,040.38 = 1,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.61/3,040.38 = 1,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.61x = 3,040.38 × 1,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.61x = 4,057,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,903.97/2,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.32

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