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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.18, 3,114.51 and 1,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.18, 3,114.51 and 1,102.18 is: 1,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.18 : 3,114.51 = 1,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.18/3,114.51 = 1,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.18x = 3,114.51 × 1,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.18x = 3,432,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,750.63/2,078.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.81

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