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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.96, 2,853.90 and 1,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.96, 2,853.90 and 1,183.56 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.96 : 2,853.90 = 1,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.96/2,853.90 = 1,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.96x = 2,853.90 × 1,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.96x = 3,377,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,761.88/2,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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