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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.46, 2,731.82 and 1,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.46, 2,731.82 and 1,095.54 is: 1,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.46 : 2,731.82 = 1,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.46/2,731.82 = 1,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.46x = 2,731.82 × 1,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.46x = 2,992,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,818.08/1,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.94

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