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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.16 and 1,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.16 and 1,313.32 is: 1,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.60 : 2,729.16 = 1,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.60/2,729.16 = 1,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.60x = 2,729.16 × 1,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.60x = 3,584,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,260.41/1,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.43

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