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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.30, 3,118.26 and 1,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.30, 3,118.26 and 1,103.06 is: 1,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.30 : 3,118.26 = 1,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.30/3,118.26 = 1,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.30x = 3,118.26 × 1,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.30x = 3,439,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,627.88/2,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.02

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