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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.19, 2,798.46 and 1,530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.19, 2,798.46 and 1,530.03 is: 2,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.19 : 2,798.46 = 1,530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.19/2,798.46 = 1,530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.19x = 2,798.46 × 1,530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.19x = 4,281,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,727.75/2,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.15

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