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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.79, 2,729.40 and 1,093.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.79, 2,729.40 and 1,093.67 is: 1,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.79 : 2,729.40 = 1,093.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.79/2,729.40 = 1,093.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.79x = 2,729.40 × 1,093.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.79x = 2,985,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,062.90/1,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.30

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