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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.10, 2,716 and 1,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.10, 2,716 and 1,084 is: 1,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.10 : 2,716 = 1,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.10/2,716 = 1,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.10x = 2,716 × 1,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.10x = 2,944,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,144/1,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.93

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