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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.10, 2,796.96 and 1,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.10, 2,796.96 and 1,230.24 is: 1,697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.10 : 2,796.96 = 1,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.10/2,796.96 = 1,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.10x = 2,796.96 × 1,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.10x = 3,440,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,932.07/2,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.47

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