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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.39, 2,731.52 and 1,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.39, 2,731.52 and 1,095.21 is: 1,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.39 : 2,731.52 = 1,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.39/2,731.52 = 1,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.39x = 2,731.52 × 1,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.39x = 2,991,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,582.54/1,979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.37

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