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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.58, 3,101.72 and 1,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.58, 3,101.72 and 1,027.64 is: 1,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.58 : 3,101.72 = 1,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.58/3,101.72 = 1,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.58x = 3,101.72 × 1,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.58x = 3,187,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,451.54/2,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.63

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