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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.70, 2,721.60 and 1,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.70, 2,721.60 and 1,274.94 is: 1,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.70 : 2,721.60 = 1,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.70/2,721.60 = 1,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.70x = 2,721.60 × 1,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.70x = 3,469,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,876.70/1,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.06

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