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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.91, 2,717.05 and 1,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.91, 2,717.05 and 1,084.69 is: 1,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.91 : 2,717.05 = 1,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.91/2,717.05 = 1,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.91x = 2,717.05 × 1,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.91x = 2,947,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,156.96/1,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.85

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