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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.25, 2,688.47 and 1,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.25, 2,688.47 and 1,109.16 is: 1,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.25 : 2,688.47 = 1,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.25/2,688.47 = 1,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.25x = 2,688.47 × 1,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.25x = 2,981,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,937.84/1,948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.58

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