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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.52, 2,799.36 and 1,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.52, 2,799.36 and 1,364.40 is: 1,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.52 : 2,799.36 = 1,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.52/2,799.36 = 1,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.52x = 2,799.36 × 1,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.52x = 3,819,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,446.78/2,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.80

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