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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.13, 2,800.08 and 1,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.13, 2,800.08 and 1,497.09 is: 2,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.13 : 2,800.08 = 1,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.13/2,800.08 = 1,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.13x = 2,800.08 × 1,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.13x = 4,191,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,971.77/2,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.93

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