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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.52, 2,728.86 and 1,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.52, 2,728.86 and 1,093.36 is: 1,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.52 : 2,728.86 = 1,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.52/2,728.86 = 1,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.52x = 2,728.86 × 1,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.52x = 2,983,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,626.37/1,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.77

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