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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.53, 2,798.11 and 1,230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.53, 2,798.11 and 1,230.93 is: 1,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.53 : 2,798.11 = 1,230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.53/2,798.11 = 1,230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.53x = 2,798.11 × 1,230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.53x = 3,444,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,279.08/2,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.76

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