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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.58, 2,724.78 and 1,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.58, 2,724.78 and 1,090.24 is: 1,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.58 : 2,724.78 = 1,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.58/2,724.78 = 1,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.58x = 2,724.78 × 1,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.58x = 2,970,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,664.15/1,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.45

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