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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.34, 2,726.58 and 1,347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.34, 2,726.58 and 1,347.98 is: 1,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.34 : 2,726.58 = 1,347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.34/2,726.58 = 1,347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.34x = 2,726.58 × 1,347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.34x = 3,675,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,375.31/1,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.75

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