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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.61, 2,729.03 and 1,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.61, 2,729.03 and 1,093.40 is: 1,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.61 : 2,729.03 = 1,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.61/2,729.03 = 1,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.61x = 2,729.03 × 1,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.61x = 2,983,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,915.94/1,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.85

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