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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.55, 3,042.87 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.55, 3,042.87 and 795.27 is: 1,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.55 : 3,042.87 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.55/3,042.87 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.55x = 3,042.87 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.55x = 2,419,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,903.22/2,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.51

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