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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.89, 2,800.07 and 1,585.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.89, 2,800.07 and 1,585.05 is: 2,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.89 : 2,800.07 = 1,585.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.89/2,800.07 = 1,585.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.89x = 2,800.07 × 1,585.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.89x = 4,438,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,250.95/2,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.61

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