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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.41, 2,732.96 and 1,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.41, 2,732.96 and 1,096.19 is: 1,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.41 : 2,732.96 = 1,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.41/2,732.96 = 1,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.41x = 2,732.96 × 1,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.41x = 2,995,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,824.28/1,980.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.73

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