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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.23, 3,123.06 and 1,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.23, 3,123.06 and 1,105.06 is: 1,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.23 : 3,123.06 = 1,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.23/3,123.06 = 1,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.23x = 3,123.06 × 1,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.23x = 3,451,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,168.68/2,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.63

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