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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.14, 2,724.32 and 1,089.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.14, 2,724.32 and 1,089.95 is: 1,504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.14 : 2,724.32 = 1,089.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.14/2,724.32 = 1,089.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.14x = 2,724.32 × 1,089.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.14x = 2,969,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,353.51/1,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.13

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