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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.24, 2,794.96 and 1,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.24, 2,794.96 and 1,746.44 is: 2,407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.24 : 2,794.96 = 1,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.24/2,794.96 = 1,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.24x = 2,794.96 × 1,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.24x = 4,881,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,229.94/2,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.82

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