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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.02, 2,659.22 and 1,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.02, 2,659.22 and 1,087.72 is: 1,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.02 : 2,659.22 = 1,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.02/2,659.22 = 1,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.02x = 2,659.22 × 1,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.02x = 2,892,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,486.78/1,927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.02

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