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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.31, 2,721.80 and 1,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.31, 2,721.80 and 1,088.10 is: 1,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.31 : 2,721.80 = 1,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.31/2,721.80 = 1,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.31x = 2,721.80 × 1,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.31x = 2,961,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,590.58/1,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.58

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