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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.92, 2,091.90 and 1,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.92, 2,091.90 and 1,027.82 is: 1,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.92 : 2,091.90 = 1,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.92/2,091.90 = 1,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.92x = 2,091.90 × 1,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.92x = 2,150,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,096.66/1,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.27

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