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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.97, 2,732.39 and 1,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.97, 2,732.39 and 1,095.81 is: 1,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.97 : 2,732.39 = 1,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.97/2,732.39 = 1,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.97x = 2,732.39 × 1,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.97x = 2,994,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,174.81/1,979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.23

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