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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.31, 2,797.70 and 1,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.31, 2,797.70 and 1,095.81 is: 1,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.31 : 2,797.70 = 1,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.31/2,797.70 = 1,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.31x = 2,797.70 × 1,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.31x = 3,065,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,747.64/2,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.22

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