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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.94, 2,798.85 and 1,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.94, 2,798.85 and 1,902.86 is: 2,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.94 : 2,798.85 = 1,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.94/2,798.85 = 1,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.94x = 2,798.85 × 1,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.94x = 5,325,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325,805.72/2,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.21

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