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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.63, 3,041.46 and 1,161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.63, 3,041.46 and 1,161.33 is: 1,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.63 : 3,041.46 = 1,161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.63/3,041.46 = 1,161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.63x = 3,041.46 × 1,161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.63x = 3,532,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,138.74/2,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.01

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