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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 2,775.83 and 1,987.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 2,775.83 and 1,987.77 is: 2,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 2,775.83 = 1,987.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/2,775.83 = 1,987.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 2,775.83 × 1,987.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 5,517,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,712.07/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.24

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