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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.30, 3,119.76 and 1,104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.30, 3,119.76 and 1,104.06 is: 1,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.30 : 3,119.76 = 1,104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.30/3,119.76 = 1,104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.30x = 3,119.76 × 1,104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.30x = 3,444,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,402.23/2,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.52

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