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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.08, 2,798.74 and 1,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.08, 2,798.74 and 1,329.64 is: 1,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.08 : 2,798.74 = 1,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.08/2,798.74 = 1,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.08x = 2,798.74 × 1,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.08x = 3,721,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,316.65/2,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.80

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