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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.83, 2,857.20 and 1,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.83, 2,857.20 and 1,027.72 is: 1,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.83 : 2,857.20 = 1,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.83/2,857.20 = 1,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.83x = 2,857.20 × 1,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.83x = 2,936,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,401.58/1,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.56

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