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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.71, 2,798.70 and 1,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.71, 2,798.70 and 1,695.56 is: 2,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.71 : 2,798.70 = 1,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.71/2,798.70 = 1,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.71x = 2,798.70 × 1,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.71x = 4,745,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,363.77/2,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.26

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