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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.53, 2,727.60 and 1,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.53, 2,727.60 and 1,092.40 is: 1,507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.53 : 2,727.60 = 1,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.53/2,727.60 = 1,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.53x = 2,727.60 × 1,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.53x = 2,979,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,630.24/1,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.51

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