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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.78, 3,041.67 and 1,161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.78, 3,041.67 and 1,161.49 is: 1,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.78 : 3,041.67 = 1,161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.78/3,041.67 = 1,161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.78x = 3,041.67 × 1,161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.78x = 3,532,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,869.29/2,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.24

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