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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.45, 2,723.22 and 1,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.45, 2,723.22 and 1,089.06 is: 1,502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.45 : 2,723.22 = 1,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.45/2,723.22 = 1,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.45x = 2,723.22 × 1,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.45x = 2,965,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,749.97/1,973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.83

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