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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.26 and 1,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.60, 2,729.26 and 1,093.59 is: 1,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.60 : 2,729.26 = 1,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.60/2,729.26 = 1,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.60x = 2,729.26 × 1,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.60x = 2,984,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,691.44/1,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.25

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