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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989.71, 2,745.55 and 1,105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989.71, 2,745.55 and 1,105.39 is: 1,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989.71 : 2,745.55 = 1,105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989.71/2,745.55 = 1,105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989.71x = 2,745.55 × 1,105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989.71x = 3,034,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,903.51/1,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.30

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