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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.31, 2,730.11 and 1,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.31, 2,730.11 and 1,094.10 is: 1,509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.31 : 2,730.11 = 1,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.31/2,730.11 = 1,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.31x = 2,730.11 × 1,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.31x = 2,987,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,013.35/1,978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.88

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