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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.68, 2,791.61 and 1,765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.68, 2,791.61 and 1,765.70 is: 2,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.68 : 2,791.61 = 1,765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.68/2,791.61 = 1,765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.68x = 2,791.61 × 1,765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.68x = 4,929,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,150.01/2,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.93

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