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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.42, 2,796.59 and 1,495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.42, 2,796.59 and 1,495.75 is: 2,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.42 : 2,796.59 = 1,495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.42/2,796.59 = 1,495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.42x = 2,796.59 × 1,495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.42x = 4,182,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,999.49/2,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.21

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