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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.88, 3,035.34 and 1,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.88, 3,035.34 and 1,441.44 is: 2,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.88 : 3,035.34 = 1,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.88/3,035.34 = 1,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.88x = 3,035.34 × 1,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.88x = 4,375,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,260.49/2,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.55

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