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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.72, 3,047.26 and 1,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.72, 3,047.26 and 1,206.12 is: 1,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.72 : 3,047.26 = 1,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.72/3,047.26 = 1,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.72x = 3,047.26 × 1,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.72x = 3,675,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,361.23/2,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.56

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