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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.01, 2,728.26 and 1,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.01, 2,728.26 and 1,092.78 is: 1,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.01 : 2,728.26 = 1,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.01/2,728.26 = 1,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.01x = 2,728.26 × 1,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.01x = 2,981,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,387.96/1,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.03

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