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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.36, 2,723.50 and 1,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.36, 2,723.50 and 1,134.10 is: 1,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.36 : 2,723.50 = 1,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.36/2,723.50 = 1,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.36x = 2,723.50 × 1,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.36x = 3,088,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,721.35/1,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.21

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