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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.11, 2,728.33 and 1,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.11, 2,728.33 and 1,092.89 is: 1,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.11 : 2,728.33 = 1,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.11/2,728.33 = 1,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.11x = 2,728.33 × 1,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.11x = 2,981,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,774.81/1,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.15

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