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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068, 2,853.84 and 1,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068, 2,853.84 and 1,136.50 is: 1,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068 : 2,853.84 = 1,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068/2,853.84 = 1,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068x = 2,853.84 × 1,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068x = 3,243,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,389.16/2,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.37

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