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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.55, 2,716.50 and 1,084.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.55, 2,716.50 and 1,084.18 is: 1,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.55 : 2,716.50 = 1,084.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.55/2,716.50 = 1,084.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.55x = 2,716.50 × 1,084.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.55x = 2,945,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,183.46/1,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.12

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