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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.76, 2,729.26 and 1,411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.76, 2,729.26 and 1,411.63 is: 1,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.76 : 2,729.26 = 1,411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.76/2,729.26 = 1,411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.76x = 2,729.26 × 1,411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.76x = 3,852,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,705.29/1,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.01

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