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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.21, 3,041.94 and 1,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.21, 3,041.94 and 1,104.46 is: 1,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.21 : 3,041.94 = 1,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.21/3,041.94 = 1,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.21x = 3,041.94 × 1,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.21x = 3,359,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,705.90/2,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.05

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