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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.03, 3,118.97 and 1,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.03, 3,118.97 and 1,104.87 is: 1,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.03 : 3,118.97 = 1,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.03/3,118.97 = 1,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.03x = 3,118.97 × 1,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.03x = 3,446,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,050.86/2,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.53

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