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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.99, 2,729.58 and 1,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.99, 2,729.58 and 1,093.77 is: 1,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.99 : 2,729.58 = 1,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.99/2,729.58 = 1,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.99x = 2,729.58 × 1,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.99x = 2,985,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,532.72/1,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.38

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