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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.29, 2,731.35 and 1,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.29, 2,731.35 and 1,095.13 is: 1,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.29 : 2,731.35 = 1,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.29/2,731.35 = 1,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.29x = 2,731.35 × 1,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.29x = 2,991,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,177.85/1,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.24

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