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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.27, 4,027.20 and 2,028.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.27, 4,027.20 and 2,028.57 is: 3,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.27 : 4,027.20 = 2,028.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.27/4,027.20 = 2,028.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.27x = 4,027.20 × 2,028.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.27x = 8,169,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169,457.10/2,687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.06

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