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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.52, 2,793.20 and 1,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.52, 2,793.20 and 1,277.97 is: 1,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.52 : 2,793.20 = 1,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.52/2,793.20 = 1,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.52x = 2,793.20 × 1,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.52x = 3,569,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,625.80/2,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.07

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