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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.53, 2,724.75 and 1,090.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.53, 2,724.75 and 1,090.41 is: 1,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.53 : 2,724.75 = 1,090.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.53/2,724.75 = 1,090.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.53x = 2,724.75 × 1,090.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.53x = 2,971,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,094.65/1,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.71

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