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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.44, 2,730.02 and 1,094.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.44, 2,730.02 and 1,094.19 is: 1,509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.44 : 2,730.02 = 1,094.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.44/2,730.02 = 1,094.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.44x = 2,730.02 × 1,094.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.44x = 2,987,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,155.11/1,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.85

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