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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.45, 3,277.15 and 1,027.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.45, 3,277.15 and 1,027.01 is: 1,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.45 : 3,277.15 = 1,027.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.45/3,277.15 = 1,027.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.45x = 3,277.15 × 1,027.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.45x = 3,365,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,646.87/2,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.56

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