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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.80, 3,027.10 and 1,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.80, 3,027.10 and 1,860.20 is: 2,796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.80 : 3,027.10 = 1,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.80/3,027.10 = 1,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.80x = 3,027.10 × 1,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.80x = 5,631,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,011.42/2,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.21

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