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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.41, 2,723.34 and 1,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.41, 2,723.34 and 1,134.25 is: 1,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.41 : 2,723.34 = 1,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.41/2,723.34 = 1,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.41x = 2,723.34 × 1,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.41x = 3,088,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,948.40/1,973.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.28

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