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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.57, 2,724.82 and 1,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.57, 2,724.82 and 1,090.36 is: 1,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.57 : 2,724.82 = 1,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.57/2,724.82 = 1,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.57x = 2,724.82 × 1,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.57x = 2,971,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,022.47/1,974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.64

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