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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.41, 2,728.72 and 1,093.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.41, 2,728.72 and 1,093.04 is: 1,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.41 : 2,728.72 = 1,093.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.41/2,728.72 = 1,093.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.41x = 2,728.72 × 1,093.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.41x = 2,982,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,598.06/1,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.33

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