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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.31, 2,796.44 and 1,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.31, 2,796.44 and 1,230.27 is: 1,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.31 : 2,796.44 = 1,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.31/2,796.44 = 1,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.31x = 2,796.44 × 1,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.31x = 3,440,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,370.09/2,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.01

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