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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.83, 2,732.17 and 1,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.83, 2,732.17 and 1,095.64 is: 1,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.83 : 2,732.17 = 1,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.83/2,732.17 = 1,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.83x = 2,732.17 × 1,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.83x = 2,993,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,462.61/1,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.98

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