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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.52, 2,790.44 and 1,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.52, 2,790.44 and 1,275.97 is: 1,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.52 : 2,790.44 = 1,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.52/2,790.44 = 1,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.52x = 2,790.44 × 1,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.52x = 3,560,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,504.37/2,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.30

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