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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.70, 3,041.55 and 1,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.70, 3,041.55 and 1,995.30 is: 2,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.70 : 3,041.55 = 1,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.70/3,041.55 = 1,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.70x = 3,041.55 × 1,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.70x = 6,068,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,804.72/2,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.95

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