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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.81, 2,725.11 and 1,090.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.81, 2,725.11 and 1,090.55 is: 1,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.81 : 2,725.11 = 1,090.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.81/2,725.11 = 1,090.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.81x = 2,725.11 × 1,090.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.81x = 2,971,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,855.59/1,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.88

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