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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.40, 2,716.48 and 1,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.40, 2,716.48 and 1,084.24 is: 1,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.40 : 2,716.48 = 1,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.40/2,716.48 = 1,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.40x = 2,716.48 × 1,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.40x = 2,945,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,316.28/1,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.30

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