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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.91, 2,660.50 and 1,088.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.91, 2,660.50 and 1,088.61 is: 1,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.91 : 2,660.50 = 1,088.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.91/2,660.50 = 1,088.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.91x = 2,660.50 × 1,088.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.91x = 2,896,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,254.61/1,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.28

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