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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.73, 2,723.70 and 1,089.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.73, 2,723.70 and 1,089.51 is: 1,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.73 : 2,723.70 = 1,089.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.73/2,723.70 = 1,089.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.73x = 2,723.70 × 1,089.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.73x = 2,967,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,498.39/1,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.50

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