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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.41, 3,027.93 and 1,782.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.41, 3,027.93 and 1,782.37 is: 2,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.41 : 3,027.93 = 1,782.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.41/3,027.93 = 1,782.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.41x = 3,027.93 × 1,782.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.41x = 5,396,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,876.45/2,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.65

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