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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.40, 3,111.06 and 1,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.40, 3,111.06 and 1,139.96 is: 1,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.40 : 3,111.06 = 1,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.40/3,111.06 = 1,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.40x = 3,111.06 × 1,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.40x = 3,546,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,483.96/2,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.35

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