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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.42, 2,723.28 and 1,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.42, 2,723.28 and 1,089.20 is: 1,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.42 : 2,723.28 = 1,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.42/2,723.28 = 1,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.42x = 2,723.28 × 1,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.42x = 2,966,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,182.96/1,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.07

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