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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.37, 2,827.19 and 1,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.37, 2,827.19 and 1,802.04 is: 2,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.37 : 2,827.19 = 1,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.37/2,827.19 = 1,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.37x = 2,827.19 × 1,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.37x = 5,094,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,709.47/2,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.73

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