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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.27, 3,905.64 and 2,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.27, 3,905.64 and 2,020.16 is: 3,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.27 : 3,905.64 = 2,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.27/3,905.64 = 2,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.27x = 3,905.64 × 2,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.27x = 7,889,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,889,998.17/2,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.15

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