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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.81, 2,723.52 and 1,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.81, 2,723.52 and 1,134.55 is: 1,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.81 : 2,723.52 = 1,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.81/2,723.52 = 1,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.81x = 2,723.52 × 1,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.81x = 3,089,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,969.62/1,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.48

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