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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.11, 2,853.72 and 1,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.11, 2,853.72 and 1,183.86 is: 1,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.11 : 2,853.72 = 1,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.11/2,853.72 = 1,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.11x = 2,853.72 × 1,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.11x = 3,378,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,404.96/2,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.57

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