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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.89, 3,042.74 and 1,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.89, 3,042.74 and 1,565.56 is: 2,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.89 : 3,042.74 = 1,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.89/3,042.74 = 1,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.89x = 3,042.74 × 1,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.89x = 4,763,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,592.03/2,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.04

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