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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.60, 2,797.25 and 1,242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.60, 2,797.25 and 1,242.09 is: 1,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.60 : 2,797.25 = 1,242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.60/2,797.25 = 1,242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.60x = 2,797.25 × 1,242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.60x = 3,474,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,430.04/2,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.57

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