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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.72, 2,798.26 and 1,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.72, 2,798.26 and 1,096.22 is: 1,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.72 : 2,798.26 = 1,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.72/2,798.26 = 1,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.72x = 2,798.26 × 1,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.72x = 3,067,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,508.58/2,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.79

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