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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.72, 3,119 and 1,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.72, 3,119 and 1,104.91 is: 1,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.72 : 3,119 = 1,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.72/3,119 = 1,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.72x = 3,119 × 1,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.72x = 3,446,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,214.29/2,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.85

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