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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.66, 2,722.16 and 1,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.66, 2,722.16 and 1,088.46 is: 1,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.66 : 2,722.16 = 1,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.66/2,722.16 = 1,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.66x = 2,722.16 × 1,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.66x = 2,962,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,962.27/1,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.01

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