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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.28, 2,797.66 and 1,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.28, 2,797.66 and 1,095.78 is: 1,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.28 : 2,797.66 = 1,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.28/2,797.66 = 1,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.28x = 2,797.66 × 1,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.28x = 3,065,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,625.57/2,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.18

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