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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.18, 3,118.62 and 1,105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.18, 3,118.62 and 1,105.82 is: 1,658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.18 : 3,118.62 = 1,105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.18/3,118.62 = 1,105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.18x = 3,118.62 × 1,105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.18x = 3,448,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,632.37/2,079.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.65

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