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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.35, 2,688.95 and 1,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.35, 2,688.95 and 1,109.33 is: 1,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.35 : 2,688.95 = 1,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.35/2,688.95 = 1,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.35x = 2,688.95 × 1,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.35x = 2,982,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,922.23/1,948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.00

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