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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.59, 2,724.90 and 1,090.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.59, 2,724.90 and 1,090.37 is: 1,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.59 : 2,724.90 = 1,090.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.59/2,724.90 = 1,090.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.59x = 2,724.90 × 1,090.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.59x = 2,971,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,149.21/1,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.69

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