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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.58, 3,119.24 and 1,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.58, 3,119.24 and 1,105.37 is: 1,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.58 : 3,119.24 = 1,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.58/3,119.24 = 1,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.58x = 3,119.24 × 1,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.58x = 3,447,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,893.20/2,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.77

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