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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.56, 2,796.28 and 1,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.56, 2,796.28 and 1,399.10 is: 1,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.56 : 2,796.28 = 1,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.56/2,796.28 = 1,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.56x = 2,796.28 × 1,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.56x = 3,912,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,275.35/2,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.55

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