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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.28, 2,731.41 and 1,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.28, 2,731.41 and 1,095.08 is: 1,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.28 : 2,731.41 = 1,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.28/2,731.41 = 1,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.28x = 2,731.41 × 1,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.28x = 2,991,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,098.81/1,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.21

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