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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.58, 3,041.33 and 1,752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.58, 3,041.33 and 1,752.86 is: 2,629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.58 : 3,041.33 = 1,752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.58/3,041.33 = 1,752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.58x = 3,041.33 × 1,752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.58x = 5,331,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,001.73/2,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.24

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