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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.75, 3,039.60 and 1,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.75, 3,039.60 and 1,246.10 is: 1,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.75 : 3,039.60 = 1,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.75/3,039.60 = 1,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.75x = 3,039.60 × 1,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.75x = 3,787,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,645.56/2,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.91

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