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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.25, 2,688.19 and 1,109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.25, 2,688.19 and 1,109.09 is: 1,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.25 : 2,688.19 = 1,109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.25/2,688.19 = 1,109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.25x = 2,688.19 × 1,109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.25x = 2,981,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,448.59/1,948.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.32

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