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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.56, 2,729.07 and 1,093.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.56, 2,729.07 and 1,093.35 is: 1,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.56 : 2,729.07 = 1,093.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.56/2,729.07 = 1,093.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.56x = 2,729.07 × 1,093.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.56x = 2,983,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,828.68/1,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.84

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