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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.47, 2,724.75 and 1,090.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.47, 2,724.75 and 1,090.26 is: 1,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.47 : 2,724.75 = 1,090.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.47/2,724.75 = 1,090.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.47x = 2,724.75 × 1,090.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.47x = 2,970,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,685.94/1,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.55

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