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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.68, 3,036.02 and 1,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.68, 3,036.02 and 1,051.73 is: 1,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.68 : 3,036.02 = 1,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.68/3,036.02 = 1,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.68x = 3,036.02 × 1,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.68x = 3,193,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,073.31/2,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.75

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