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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.00, 2,799.90 and 1,496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.00, 2,799.90 and 1,496.97 is: 2,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.00 : 2,799.90 = 1,496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.00/2,799.90 = 1,496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.00x = 2,799.90 × 1,496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.00x = 4,191,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,366.30/2,027.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.77

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