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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.93, 2,717.16 and 1,084.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.93, 2,717.16 and 1,084.83 is: 1,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.93 : 2,717.16 = 1,084.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.93/2,717.16 = 1,084.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.93x = 2,717.16 × 1,084.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.93x = 2,947,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,656.68/1,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.09

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