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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.47, 2,723.34 and 1,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.47, 2,723.34 and 1,089.26 is: 1,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.47 : 2,723.34 = 1,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.47/2,723.34 = 1,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.47x = 2,723.34 × 1,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.47x = 2,966,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,425.33/1,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.15

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