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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.39, 3,101.49 and 1,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.39, 3,101.49 and 1,027.23 is: 1,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.39 : 3,101.49 = 1,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.39/3,101.49 = 1,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.39x = 3,101.49 × 1,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.39x = 3,185,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,943.57/2,070.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.81

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