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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.56, 2,790.54 and 1,275.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.56, 2,790.54 and 1,275.37 is: 1,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.56 : 2,790.54 = 1,275.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.56/2,790.54 = 1,275.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.56x = 2,790.54 × 1,275.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.56x = 3,558,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,971.00/2,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.51

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