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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.35, 2,791.61 and 1,731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.35, 2,791.61 and 1,731.97 is: 2,384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.35 : 2,791.61 = 1,731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.35/2,791.61 = 1,731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.35x = 2,791.61 × 1,731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.35x = 4,834,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,984.77/2,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.88

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