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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.85, 2,792.30 and 1,732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.85, 2,792.30 and 1,732.47 is: 2,385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.85 : 2,792.30 = 1,732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.85/2,792.30 = 1,732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.85x = 2,792.30 × 1,732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.85x = 4,837,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,575.98/2,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.57

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