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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.09 and 1,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.09 and 1,231.25 is: 1,698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.95 : 2,798.09 = 1,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.95/2,798.09 = 1,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.95x = 2,798.09 × 1,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.95x = 3,445,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,149.15/2,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.84

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