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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.87, 2,796.60 and 1,280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.87, 2,796.60 and 1,280.54 is: 1,765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.87 : 2,796.60 = 1,280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.87/2,796.60 = 1,280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.87x = 2,796.60 × 1,280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.87x = 3,581,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,158.16/2,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.97

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