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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.82, 2,724.27 and 1,135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.82, 2,724.27 and 1,135.11 is: 1,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.82 : 2,724.27 = 1,135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.82/2,724.27 = 1,135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.82x = 2,724.27 × 1,135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.82x = 3,092,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,346.12/1,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.68

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