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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.93, 2,732.39 and 1,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.93, 2,732.39 and 1,141.11 is: 1,574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.93 : 2,732.39 = 1,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.93/2,732.39 = 1,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.93x = 2,732.39 × 1,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.93x = 3,117,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,951.85/1,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.78

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