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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.92, 3,039.54 and 1,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.92, 3,039.54 and 1,162.84 is: 1,742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.92 : 3,039.54 = 1,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.92/3,039.54 = 1,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.92x = 3,039.54 × 1,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.92x = 3,534,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,498.69/2,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.92

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