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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.98, 2,724.13 and 1,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.98, 2,724.13 and 1,089.82 is: 1,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.98 : 2,724.13 = 1,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.98/2,724.13 = 1,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.98x = 2,724.13 × 1,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.98x = 2,968,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,811.36/1,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.97

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