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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.78, 3,043.74 and 1,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.78, 3,043.74 and 1,106.30 is: 1,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.78 : 3,043.74 = 1,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.78/3,043.74 = 1,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.78x = 3,043.74 × 1,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.78x = 3,367,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,289.56/2,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.13

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