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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.95, 3,277.90 and 1,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.95, 3,277.90 and 1,027.51 is: 1,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.95 : 3,277.90 = 1,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.95/3,277.90 = 1,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.95x = 3,277.90 × 1,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.95x = 3,368,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,075.03/2,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.32

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