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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.39, 2,731.86 and 1,234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.39, 2,731.86 and 1,234.16 is: 1,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.39 : 2,731.86 = 1,234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.39/2,731.86 = 1,234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.39x = 2,731.86 × 1,234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.39x = 3,371,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,552.34/1,979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.33

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