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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.82, 3,040.74 and 1,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.82, 3,040.74 and 1,411.80 is: 2,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.82 : 3,040.74 = 1,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.82/3,040.74 = 1,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.82x = 3,040.74 × 1,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.82x = 4,292,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,916.73/2,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.01

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