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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.79, 2,660.39 and 1,088.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.79, 2,660.39 and 1,088.43 is: 1,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.79 : 2,660.39 = 1,088.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.79/2,660.39 = 1,088.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.79x = 2,660.39 × 1,088.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.79x = 2,895,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,642.85/1,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.06

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