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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.31, 2,689.74 and 1,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.31, 2,689.74 and 1,109.54 is: 1,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.31 : 2,689.74 = 1,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.31/2,689.74 = 1,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.31x = 2,689.74 × 1,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.31x = 2,984,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,380.84/1,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.99

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