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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.04, 2,796.48 and 1,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.04, 2,796.48 and 1,240.80 is: 1,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.04 : 2,796.48 = 1,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.04/2,796.48 = 1,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.04x = 2,796.48 × 1,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.04x = 3,469,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,872.38/2,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.79

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