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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.44, 2,798.16 and 1,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.44, 2,798.16 and 1,902.36 is: 2,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.44 : 2,798.16 = 1,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.44/2,798.16 = 1,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.44x = 2,798.16 × 1,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.44x = 5,323,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,107.66/2,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.53

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