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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.03, 2,724.01 and 1,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.03, 2,724.01 and 1,089.83 is: 1,503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.03 : 2,724.01 = 1,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.03/2,724.01 = 1,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.03x = 2,724.01 × 1,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.03x = 2,968,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,707.82/1,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.88

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