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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.79, 3,044.31 and 1,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.79, 3,044.31 and 1,054.57 is: 1,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.79 : 3,044.31 = 1,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.79/3,044.31 = 1,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.79x = 3,044.31 × 1,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.79x = 3,210,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,438.00/2,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.22

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