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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.91, 3,040.04 and 1,051.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.91, 3,040.04 and 1,051.05 is: 1,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.91 : 3,040.04 = 1,051.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.91/3,040.04 = 1,051.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.91x = 3,040.04 × 1,051.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.91x = 3,195,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,248.07/2,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.63

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