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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.66, 2,730.54 and 1,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.66, 2,730.54 and 1,094.41 is: 1,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.66 : 2,730.54 = 1,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.66/2,730.54 = 1,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.66x = 2,730.54 × 1,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.66x = 2,988,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,330.28/1,978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.28

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