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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.23, 3,124.56 and 1,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.23, 3,124.56 and 1,106.06 is: 1,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.23 : 3,124.56 = 1,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.23/3,124.56 = 1,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.23x = 3,124.56 × 1,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.23x = 3,455,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,950.83/2,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.13

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