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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.40, 2,798.04 and 1,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.40, 2,798.04 and 1,695.24 is: 2,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.40 : 2,798.04 = 1,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.40/2,798.04 = 1,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.40x = 2,798.04 × 1,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.40x = 4,743,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,349.33/2,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.62

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