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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.27, 2,723.01 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.27, 2,723.01 and 1,089.02 is: 1,502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.27 : 2,723.01 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.27/2,723.01 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.27x = 2,723.01 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.27x = 2,965,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,412.35/1,973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.79

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