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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.42, 2,721.94 and 1,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.42, 2,721.94 and 1,088.26 is: 1,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.42 : 2,721.94 = 1,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.42/2,721.94 = 1,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.42x = 2,721.94 × 1,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.42x = 2,962,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,168.90/1,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.80

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