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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.23, 2,721.62 and 1,088.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.23, 2,721.62 and 1,088.01 is: 1,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.23 : 2,721.62 = 1,088.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.23/2,721.62 = 1,088.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.23x = 2,721.62 × 1,088.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.23x = 2,961,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,144.34/1,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.42

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