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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.84, 2,723.61 and 1,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.84, 2,723.61 and 1,134.58 is: 1,565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.84 : 2,723.61 = 1,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.84/2,723.61 = 1,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.84x = 2,723.61 × 1,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.84x = 3,090,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,162.05/1,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.56

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