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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 2,796.30 and 1,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 2,796.30 and 1,436.64 is: 1,981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 2,796.30 = 1,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/2,796.30 = 1,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 2,796.30 × 1,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 4,017,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,276.43/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.79

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