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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.45, 2,724.75 and 1,090.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.45, 2,724.75 and 1,090.23 is: 1,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.45 : 2,724.75 = 1,090.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.45/2,724.75 = 1,090.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.45x = 2,724.75 × 1,090.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.45x = 2,970,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,604.19/1,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.52

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