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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.94, 2,800.92 and 1,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.94, 2,800.92 and 1,591.08 is: 2,197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.94 : 2,800.92 = 1,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.94/2,800.92 = 1,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.94x = 2,800.92 × 1,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.94x = 4,456,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,487.79/2,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.54

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