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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.93, 2,798.75 and 1,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.93, 2,798.75 and 1,272.25 is: 1,755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.93 : 2,798.75 = 1,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.93/2,798.75 = 1,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.93x = 2,798.75 × 1,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.93x = 3,560,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,709.69/2,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.83

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