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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.34, 2,799.27 and 1,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.34, 2,799.27 and 1,995.06 is: 2,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.34 : 2,799.27 = 1,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.34/2,799.27 = 1,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.34x = 2,799.27 × 1,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.34x = 5,584,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,711.61/2,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.70

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