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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.26, 3,117.96 and 1,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.26, 3,117.96 and 1,105.16 is: 1,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.26 : 3,117.96 = 1,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.26/3,117.96 = 1,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.26x = 3,117.96 × 1,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.26x = 3,445,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,844.67/2,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.25

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