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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.47, 3,118.20 and 1,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.47, 3,118.20 and 1,104.36 is: 1,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.47 : 3,118.20 = 1,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.47/3,118.20 = 1,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.47x = 3,118.20 × 1,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.47x = 3,443,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,615.35/2,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.80

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