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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.05, 3,037.31 and 1,793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.05, 3,037.31 and 1,793.77 is: 2,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.05 : 3,037.31 = 1,793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.05/3,037.31 = 1,793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.05x = 3,037.31 × 1,793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.05x = 5,448,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,226.59/2,027.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.76

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