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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.72, 3,062.16 and 1,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.72, 3,062.16 and 1,001.27 is: 1,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.72 : 3,062.16 = 1,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.72/3,062.16 = 1,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.72x = 3,062.16 × 1,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.72x = 3,066,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,056.60/2,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.70

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