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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.81, 3,119.56 and 1,105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.81, 3,119.56 and 1,105.59 is: 1,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.81 : 3,119.56 = 1,105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.81/3,119.56 = 1,105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.81x = 3,119.56 × 1,105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.81x = 3,448,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,948.81/2,078.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.10

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