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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.48, 2,716.40 and 1,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.48, 2,716.40 and 1,084.40 is: 1,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.48 : 2,716.40 = 1,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.48/2,716.40 = 1,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.48x = 2,716.40 × 1,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.48x = 2,945,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,664.16/1,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.42

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