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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.78, 3,045.24 and 1,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.78, 3,045.24 and 1,107.30 is: 1,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.78 : 3,045.24 = 1,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.78/3,045.24 = 1,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.78x = 3,045.24 × 1,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.78x = 3,371,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,994.25/2,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.63

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