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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.82, 2,790.03 and 1,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.82, 2,790.03 and 1,584.96 is: 2,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.82 : 2,790.03 = 1,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.82/2,790.03 = 1,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.82x = 2,790.03 × 1,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.82x = 4,422,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,085.95/2,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.71

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