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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.65, 2,716.79 and 1,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.65, 2,716.79 and 1,084.46 is: 1,496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.65 : 2,716.79 = 1,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.65/2,716.79 = 1,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.65x = 2,716.79 × 1,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.65x = 2,946,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,244.66/1,968.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.58

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