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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.78, 3,037.41 and 1,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.78, 3,037.41 and 1,050.92 is: 1,574.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.78 : 3,037.41 = 1,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.78/3,037.41 = 1,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.78x = 3,037.41 × 1,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.78x = 3,192,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,059.73/2,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.17

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