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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.89, 2,730.90 and 1,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.89, 2,730.90 and 1,094.69 is: 1,510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.89 : 2,730.90 = 1,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.89/2,730.90 = 1,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.89x = 2,730.90 × 1,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.89x = 2,989,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,488.92/1,978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.69

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