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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.91, 2,717.35 and 1,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.91, 2,717.35 and 1,183.11 is: 1,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.91 : 2,717.35 = 1,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.91/2,717.35 = 1,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.91x = 2,717.35 × 1,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.91x = 3,214,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,910.81/1,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.84

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