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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.38, 2,659.20 and 1,087.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.38, 2,659.20 and 1,087.98 is: 1,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.38 : 2,659.20 = 1,087.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.38/2,659.20 = 1,087.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.38x = 2,659.20 × 1,087.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.38x = 2,893,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,156.42/1,927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.08

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