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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.27, 3,083.86 and 1,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.27, 3,083.86 and 1,327.36 is: 1,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.27 : 3,083.86 = 1,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.27/3,083.86 = 1,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.27x = 3,083.86 × 1,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.27x = 4,093,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,392.95/2,057.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.72

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