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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.62, 2,732.04 and 1,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.62, 2,732.04 and 1,095.59 is: 1,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.62 : 2,732.04 = 1,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.62/2,732.04 = 1,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.62x = 2,732.04 × 1,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.62x = 2,993,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,202.53/1,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.01

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