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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.12, 2,724.40 and 1,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.12, 2,724.40 and 1,089.96 is: 1,504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.12 : 2,724.40 = 1,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.12/2,724.40 = 1,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.12x = 2,724.40 × 1,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.12x = 2,969,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,487.02/1,974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.21

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