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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.18, 2,724.23 and 1,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.18, 2,724.23 and 1,089.98 is: 1,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.18 : 2,724.23 = 1,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.18/2,724.23 = 1,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.18x = 2,724.23 × 1,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.18x = 2,969,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,342.59/1,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.09

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