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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.59, 2,799.02 and 1,357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.59, 2,799.02 and 1,357.18 is: 1,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.59 : 2,799.02 = 1,357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.59/2,799.02 = 1,357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.59x = 2,799.02 × 1,357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.59x = 3,798,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,773.96/2,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.54

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