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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.80, 3,041.70 and 1,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.80, 3,041.70 and 1,941.40 is: 2,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.80 : 3,041.70 = 1,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.80/3,041.70 = 1,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.80x = 3,041.70 × 1,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.80x = 5,905,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905,156.38/2,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.10

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