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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.89, 2,723.99 and 1,089.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.89, 2,723.99 and 1,089.67 is: 1,503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.89 : 2,723.99 = 1,089.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.89/2,723.99 = 1,089.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.89x = 2,723.99 × 1,089.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.89x = 2,968,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,250.18/1,973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.76

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