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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.22, 2,729.99 and 1,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.22, 2,729.99 and 1,094.04 is: 1,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.22 : 2,729.99 = 1,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.22/2,729.99 = 1,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.22x = 2,729.99 × 1,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.22x = 2,986,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,720.99/1,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.80

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