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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.14, 2,724.42 and 1,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.14, 2,724.42 and 1,089.94 is: 1,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.14 : 2,724.42 = 1,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.14/2,724.42 = 1,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.14x = 2,724.42 × 1,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.14x = 2,969,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,454.33/1,974.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.18

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