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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.55, 2,658.56 and 1,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.55, 2,658.56 and 1,087.27 is: 1,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.55 : 2,658.56 = 1,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.55/2,658.56 = 1,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.55x = 2,658.56 × 1,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.55x = 2,890,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,567.09/1,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.39

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