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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.80, 4,244.06 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.80, 4,244.06 and 2,027.25 is: 2,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.80 : 4,244.06 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.80/4,244.06 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.80x = 4,244.06 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.80x = 8,603,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,775.70/3,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.25

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