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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.69, 3,117.13 and 1,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.69, 3,117.13 and 1,104.57 is: 1,656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.69 : 3,117.13 = 1,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.69/3,117.13 = 1,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.69x = 3,117.13 × 1,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.69x = 3,443,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,067.18/2,078.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.36

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