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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.57, 2,798.04 and 1,096.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.57, 2,798.04 and 1,096.07 is: 1,512.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.57 : 2,798.04 = 1,096.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.57/2,798.04 = 1,096.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.57x = 2,798.04 × 1,096.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.57x = 3,066,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,833.71/2,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.57

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