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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.62, 2,724.94 and 1,090.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.62, 2,724.94 and 1,090.41 is: 1,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.62 : 2,724.94 = 1,090.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.62/2,724.94 = 1,090.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.62x = 2,724.94 × 1,090.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.62x = 2,971,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,294.50/1,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.74

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