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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.89, 2,727.68 and 1,698.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.89, 2,727.68 and 1,698.03 is: 2,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.89 : 2,727.68 = 1,698.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.89/2,727.68 = 1,698.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.89x = 2,727.68 × 1,698.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.89x = 4,631,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,673.98/1,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.73

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