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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.65, 3,038.97 and 1,615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.65, 3,038.97 and 1,615.09 is: 2,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.65 : 3,038.97 = 1,615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.65/3,038.97 = 1,615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.65x = 3,038.97 × 1,615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.65x = 4,908,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,210.06/2,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.64

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