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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.65, 2,731.74 and 1,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.65, 2,731.74 and 1,095.23 is: 1,511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.65 : 2,731.74 = 1,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.65/2,731.74 = 1,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.65x = 2,731.74 × 1,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.65x = 2,991,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,883.60/1,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.32

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