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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.69, 2,716.65 and 1,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.69, 2,716.65 and 1,084.44 is: 1,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.69 : 2,716.65 = 1,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.69/2,716.65 = 1,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.69x = 2,716.65 × 1,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.69x = 2,946,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,043.93/1,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.45

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