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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.51, 2,798.81 and 1,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.51, 2,798.81 and 1,364.76 is: 1,883.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.51 : 2,798.81 = 1,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.51/2,798.81 = 1,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.51x = 2,798.81 × 1,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.51x = 3,819,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,707.35/2,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.94

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