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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.43, 3,118.99 and 1,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.43, 3,118.99 and 1,105.21 is: 1,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.43 : 3,118.99 = 1,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.43/3,118.99 = 1,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.43x = 3,118.99 × 1,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.43x = 3,447,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,148.12/2,078.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.54

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