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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.05, 2,928.42 and 1,027.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.05, 2,928.42 and 1,027.29 is: 1,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.05 : 2,928.42 = 1,027.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.05/2,928.42 = 1,027.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.05x = 2,928.42 × 1,027.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.05x = 3,008,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,336.58/1,951.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.91

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