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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.95, 2,724.06 and 1,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.95, 2,724.06 and 1,089.76 is: 1,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.95 : 2,724.06 = 1,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.95/2,724.06 = 1,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.95x = 2,724.06 × 1,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.95x = 2,968,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,571.63/1,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.87

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