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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.23, 2,794.70 and 1,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.23, 2,794.70 and 1,579.70 is: 2,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.23 : 2,794.70 = 1,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.23/2,794.70 = 1,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.23x = 2,794.70 × 1,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.23x = 4,414,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,798.53/2,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.75

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