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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.12, 2,814.26 and 1,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.12, 2,814.26 and 1,966.97 is: 2,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.12 : 2,814.26 = 1,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.12/2,814.26 = 1,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.12x = 2,814.26 × 1,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.12x = 5,535,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,535,562.19/2,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.76

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