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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.58 and 1,096.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.95, 2,798.58 and 1,096.45 is: 1,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.95 : 2,798.58 = 1,096.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.95/2,798.58 = 1,096.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.95x = 2,798.58 × 1,096.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.95x = 3,068,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,515.90/2,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.11

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