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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.97, 2,792.48 and 1,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.97, 2,792.48 and 1,732.59 is: 2,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.97 : 2,792.48 = 1,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.97/2,792.48 = 1,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.97x = 2,792.48 × 1,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.97x = 4,838,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,214.26/2,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.74

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