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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.15, 2,659.47 and 1,087.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.15, 2,659.47 and 1,087.89 is: 1,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.15 : 2,659.47 = 1,087.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.15/2,659.47 = 1,087.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.15x = 2,659.47 × 1,087.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.15x = 2,893,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,210.82/1,927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.29

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