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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.38, 2,797.78 and 1,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.38, 2,797.78 and 1,095.88 is: 1,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.38 : 2,797.78 = 1,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.38/2,797.78 = 1,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.38x = 2,797.78 × 1,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.38x = 3,066,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,017.16/2,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.31

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