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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.19, 2,797.83 and 1,902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.19, 2,797.83 and 1,902.12 is: 2,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.19 : 2,797.83 = 1,902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.19/2,797.83 = 1,902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.19x = 2,797.83 × 1,902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.19x = 5,321,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321,808.40/2,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.21

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