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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.64, 2,711.18 and 1,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.64, 2,711.18 and 1,068.36 is: 1,474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.64 : 2,711.18 = 1,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.64/2,711.18 = 1,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.64x = 2,711.18 × 1,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.64x = 2,896,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,528.64/1,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.33

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