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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.56, 2,795.16 and 1,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.56, 2,795.16 and 1,437.88 is: 1,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.56 : 2,795.16 = 1,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.56/2,795.16 = 1,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.56x = 2,795.16 × 1,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.56x = 4,019,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,104.66/2,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.24

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