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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.22, 2,724.30 and 1,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.22, 2,724.30 and 1,090.02 is: 1,504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.22 : 2,724.30 = 1,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.22/2,724.30 = 1,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.22x = 2,724.30 × 1,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.22x = 2,969,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,541.49/1,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.16

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