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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.81, 2,725.19 and 1,090.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.81, 2,725.19 and 1,090.59 is: 1,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.81 : 2,725.19 = 1,090.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.81/2,725.19 = 1,090.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.81x = 2,725.19 × 1,090.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.81x = 2,972,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,059.51/1,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.99

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