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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.22, 2,722.92 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.22, 2,722.92 and 1,089.02 is: 1,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.22 : 2,722.92 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.22/2,722.92 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.22x = 2,722.92 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.22x = 2,965,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,300.72/1,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.78

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