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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.88, 2,717.07 and 1,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.88, 2,717.07 and 1,084.69 is: 1,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.88 : 2,717.07 = 1,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.88/2,717.07 = 1,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.88x = 2,717.07 × 1,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.88x = 2,947,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,178.66/1,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.88

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