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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.34, 2,728.67 and 1,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.34, 2,728.67 and 1,093.14 is: 1,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.34 : 2,728.67 = 1,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.34/2,728.67 = 1,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.34x = 2,728.67 × 1,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.34x = 2,982,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,818.32/1,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.50

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