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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.94, 2,798.28 and 1,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.94, 2,798.28 and 1,241.82 is: 1,713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.94 : 2,798.28 = 1,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.94/2,798.28 = 1,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.94x = 2,798.28 × 1,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.94x = 3,474,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,960.07/2,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.54

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