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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.89, 2,689.29 and 1,109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.89, 2,689.29 and 1,109.37 is: 1,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.89 : 2,689.29 = 1,109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.89/2,689.29 = 1,109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.89x = 2,689.29 × 1,109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.89x = 2,983,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,417.65/1,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.83

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