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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.06, 3,063.62 and 1,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.06, 3,063.62 and 1,427.46 is: 2,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.06 : 3,063.62 = 1,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.06/3,063.62 = 1,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.06x = 3,063.62 × 1,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.06x = 4,373,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,195.01/2,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.51

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