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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.80, 3,609.92 and 2,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.80, 3,609.92 and 2,027 is: 3,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.80 : 3,609.92 = 2,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.80/3,609.92 = 2,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.80x = 3,609.92 × 2,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.80x = 7,317,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,307.84/2,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.94

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