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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.43, 2,731.68 and 1,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.43, 2,731.68 and 1,095.18 is: 1,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.43 : 2,731.68 = 1,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.43/2,731.68 = 1,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.43x = 2,731.68 × 1,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.43x = 2,991,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,681.30/1,979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.39

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