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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.02, 3,118.18 and 1,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.02, 3,118.18 and 1,104.09 is: 1,656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.02 : 3,118.18 = 1,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.02/3,118.18 = 1,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.02x = 3,118.18 × 1,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.02x = 3,442,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,751.36/2,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.75

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