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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.39, 2,727.55 and 1,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.39, 2,727.55 and 1,092.17 is: 1,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.39 : 2,727.55 = 1,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.39/2,727.55 = 1,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.39x = 2,727.55 × 1,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.39x = 2,978,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,946.24/1,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.27

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