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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.90, 3,039.12 and 1,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.90, 3,039.12 and 1,477.51 is: 2,214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.90 : 3,039.12 = 1,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.90/3,039.12 = 1,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.90x = 3,039.12 × 1,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.90x = 4,490,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,322.59/2,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.27

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