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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.91, 2,724.02 and 1,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.91, 2,724.02 and 1,134.63 is: 1,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.91 : 2,724.02 = 1,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.91/2,724.02 = 1,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.91x = 2,724.02 × 1,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.91x = 3,090,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,749.14/1,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.80

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