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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.67, 2,729.13 and 1,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.67, 2,729.13 and 1,093.46 is: 1,508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.67 : 2,729.13 = 1,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.67/2,729.13 = 1,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.67x = 2,729.13 × 1,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.67x = 2,984,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,176.74/1,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.93

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