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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.02, 3,119.68 and 1,105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.02, 3,119.68 and 1,105.09 is: 1,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.02 : 3,119.68 = 1,105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.02/3,119.68 = 1,105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.02x = 3,119.68 × 1,105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.02x = 3,447,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,527.17/2,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.25

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