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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.18, 2,728.53 and 1,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.18, 2,728.53 and 1,093.02 is: 1,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.18 : 2,728.53 = 1,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.18/2,728.53 = 1,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.18x = 2,728.53 × 1,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.18x = 2,982,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,337.86/1,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.38

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