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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.08, 2,854 and 1,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.08, 2,854 and 1,184.16 is: 1,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.08 : 2,854 = 1,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.08/2,854 = 1,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.08x = 2,854 × 1,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.08x = 3,379,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,592.64/2,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.17

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