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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.16, 2,728.50 and 1,092.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.16, 2,728.50 and 1,092.92 is: 1,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.16 : 2,728.50 = 1,092.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.16/2,728.50 = 1,092.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.16x = 2,728.50 × 1,092.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.16x = 2,982,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,032.22/1,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.24

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