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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.17, 2,817.11 and 2,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.17, 2,817.11 and 2,027.48 is: 2,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.17 : 2,817.11 = 2,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.17/2,817.11 = 2,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.17x = 2,817.11 × 2,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.17x = 5,711,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,609.96/2,055.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.15

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