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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.51, 3,026.62 and 1,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.51, 3,026.62 and 1,875.34 is: 2,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.51 : 3,026.62 = 1,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.51/3,026.62 = 1,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.51x = 3,026.62 × 1,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.51x = 5,675,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,920.10/2,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.45

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