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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.73, 3,118.65 and 1,103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.73, 3,118.65 and 1,103.83 is: 1,656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.73 : 3,118.65 = 1,103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.73/3,118.65 = 1,103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.73x = 3,118.65 × 1,103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.73x = 3,442,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,453.91/2,077.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.83

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