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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.96, 3,027.28 and 1,781.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.96, 3,027.28 and 1,781.93 is: 2,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.96 : 3,027.28 = 1,781.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.96/3,027.28 = 1,781.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.96x = 3,027.28 × 1,781.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.96x = 5,394,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,377.00/2,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.00

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