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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.73, 2,725.10 and 1,090.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.73, 2,725.10 and 1,090.47 is: 1,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.73 : 2,725.10 = 1,090.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.73/2,725.10 = 1,090.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.73x = 2,725.10 × 1,090.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.73x = 2,971,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,639.80/1,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.84

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