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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.55, 2,723.31 and 1,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.55, 2,723.31 and 1,089.39 is: 1,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.55 : 2,723.31 = 1,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.55/2,723.31 = 1,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.55x = 2,723.31 × 1,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.55x = 2,966,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,746.68/1,973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.25

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