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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.09, 3,900.16 and 1,988.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.09, 3,900.16 and 1,988.35 is: 2,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.09 : 3,900.16 = 1,988.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.09/3,900.16 = 1,988.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.09x = 3,900.16 × 1,988.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.09x = 7,754,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,883.14/2,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.06

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