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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.80, 2,791.34 and 1,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.80, 2,791.34 and 1,748.96 is: 2,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.80 : 2,791.34 = 1,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.80/2,791.34 = 1,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.80x = 2,791.34 × 1,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.80x = 4,881,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,942.01/2,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.51

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