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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.14, 2,797.66 and 1,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.14, 2,797.66 and 1,241.70 is: 1,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.14 : 2,797.66 = 1,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.14/2,797.66 = 1,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.14x = 2,797.66 × 1,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.14x = 3,473,854.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,854.42/2,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.67

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