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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.55, 3,114.68 and 1,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.55, 3,114.68 and 1,103.20 is: 1,654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.55 : 3,114.68 = 1,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.55/3,114.68 = 1,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.55x = 3,114.68 × 1,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.55x = 3,436,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,102.16/2,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.72

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