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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.34, 3,042.32 and 1,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.34, 3,042.32 and 1,875.20 is: 2,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.34 : 3,042.32 = 1,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.34/3,042.32 = 1,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.34x = 3,042.32 × 1,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.34x = 5,704,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,933.88/2,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.00

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