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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.62, 3,117.78 and 1,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.62, 3,117.78 and 1,104.40 is: 1,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.62 : 3,117.78 = 1,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.62/3,117.78 = 1,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.62x = 3,117.78 × 1,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.62x = 3,443,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,270.71/2,077.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.32

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