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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.00, 2,659.26 and 1,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.00, 2,659.26 and 1,042.81 is: 1,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.00 : 2,659.26 = 1,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.00/2,659.26 = 1,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.00x = 2,659.26 × 1,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.00x = 2,773,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,100.18/1,927.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.08

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