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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.09, 2,798.55 and 1,466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.09, 2,798.55 and 1,466.98 is: 2,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.09 : 2,798.55 = 1,466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.09/2,798.55 = 1,466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.09x = 2,798.55 × 1,466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.09x = 4,105,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,409.88/2,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.27

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