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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.93, 2,791.82 and 1,778.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.93, 2,791.82 and 1,778.85 is: 2,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.93 : 2,791.82 = 1,778.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.93/2,791.82 = 1,778.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.93x = 2,791.82 × 1,778.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.93x = 4,966,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,233.45/2,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.92

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