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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.40, 2,698.20 and 2,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.40, 2,698.20 and 2,027.40 is: 2,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.40 : 2,698.20 = 2,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.40/2,698.20 = 2,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.40x = 2,698.20 × 2,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.40x = 5,470,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,330.68/2,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.20

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