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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927.99, 2,660.72 and 1,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,927.99, 2,660.72 and 1,088.67 is: 1,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,927.99 : 2,660.72 = 1,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,927.99/2,660.72 = 1,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,927.99x = 2,660.72 × 1,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,927.99x = 2,896,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,646.04/1,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.42

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